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What is the gravitational potential energy of a 2.0-kg book 1.5 m above the floor?

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Answer:

Gravitational potential energy is 29.4 J

Step-by-step explanation:

Data :

Mass = m = 2 kg

Height = h = 1.5 m

Applying Gravitational Potential formula

U = mgh

U = 2 × 9.8 × 1.5

U = 29.4 J

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