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At what height does a 1000 kg mass have a potential energy of 1j relative to the ground
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At what height does a 1000 kg mass have a potential energy of 1j relative to the ground

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Potential energy = (mass) x (gravity) x (height)

1 J = (1,000 kg) x (9.8 m/s²) x (height)

Divide each side
by 9,800 m/s² : 1J / 9,800 m/s² = height

Height = 0.000102 meter

 = 0.102 millimeter
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