Question

A 700 g can of beans is dropped from a shelf that is 1.5 m high. What is the gravitational potential energy of this can? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a joule.

_____ J.

Answer 1

Answer: 10.3

Explanation: Edge

Answer 2

To find the gravitational potential energy of an object, we can use this equation: GPE = mgh m is the mass of the object in kg g = 9.80 m/s^2 h is the height of the object in meters GPE = mgh GPE = (0.700 kg) (9.80 m/s^2) (1.5 m) GPE = 10.3 J The gravitational potential energy of this can is 10.3 J