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Determine the mechanical energy of this object: a 1-kg ball sits on a 10-meter high cliff.

a. 98 J

b. 10 J

c. 980 J

d. The ball isn't moving, so the mechanical energy is zero.

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the answer is A

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User Gizelle
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Mechanical energy = mass x acceleration due to gravity x height
= 1x9.8x10 = 98J
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