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What is the gravitational potential energy of a 2.5 kg book that is sitting on a shelf that is 1.6 meters above the ground? Group of answer choices 39.2 Nm 4.0 J 24.5 N 4.1 J
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What is the gravitational potential energy of a 2.5 kg book that is sitting on a shelf that is 1.6 meters above the ground?

Group of answer choices

39.2 Nm

4.0 J

24.5 N

4.1 J

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Answer:

The correct answer is 40 joules

Step-by-step explanation:

Because GPE is calculated by mass x gravity x height. And gravity is 10 on earth

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