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What is the mass of an object if it has 420 J of potential energy while suspended by a rope 48 m above the ground?

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Answer:

0.89kg

Step-by-step explanation:

PE=mgh

PE=420 m=? g=9.8m/s^2 h=48

Making m the subject of formula


m = (pe)/(gh)


= (420)/(9.8 * 48)


= (420)/(470.4)

m=0.89kg

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