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Calculate the potential energy of a rock with a mass of 20 kg while sitting on a cliff that is 30 m high.

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The potential energy of the rock is 5,880 J.

The potential energy of an object can be calculated using the formula:

PE = m * g * h

  • PE = potential energy
  • m = mass of the object (in kg)
  • g = acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2)
  • h = height of the object above a reference point (in meters)

Using this formula, we can calculate the potential energy of the rock:

PE = 20 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 30 m = 5,880 J

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