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How much potential energy does a 40-N medicine ball gain when it is lifted 5 m?

200 J

1,000 J

100 J

20 J

User Sinoroc
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We know, Potential Energy = Force * Height
Here, F = 40 N
h = 5 m

Substitute their values,
U = 40 * 5
U = 200 J

In short, Your Answer would be Option A

Hope this helps!
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