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Rock at the top of a 20 m tall hill the rock has a mass of 10 kg how much potential energy does it have

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PE = 10 * 10 * 20 = 2000 Joule
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Answer: 2000Joules

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position. A body thrown upward covered a particular height(h) and under the action of gravity(g)

Potential energy = mass × acceleration due to gravity × height

Given mass = 10kg g = 10m/s² height = 20m

Potential energy= 10×10×20

Potential energy = 2,000Joules

Potential energy

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