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What is the gravitational potential energy of a 0.1 kg apple sitting on top of a 12.5 m flagpole? Note: GPE= mgh. m= mass, g= acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2),

h= objects height above the ground.

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GPE= mgh = 0.1 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 12.5m = 12.25 J
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