How much potential energy does a 40n block medicine ball gain when it is lifted 5.m

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How much potential energy does a 40n block medicine ball gain when it is lifted 5.m

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the answer is 200J I hope it helps ^_^

Kristof Feys answered Jul 17, 2019

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By definition, the gain in PE (potential energy) is
ΔPE = m*g*h

Given:
mg = 40 N (Note that m*g = weight)
h = 5 m

ΔPE = (40 N)*(5 m) =200 J

Answer: 200 J

Enze Chi answered Jul 19, 2019

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