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A 2kg bowling bowl is at a top of the hill with a speed of 9.8 m/s with a height of 40m. what is its potential energy



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To calculate potential energy, use the formula


ep \: = mgh

Where m is mass in kg, g is gravitational field strength in m s^-2 and h is height in metres.

So in this case, calculate

2kg × 9.8m/s × 40m

and you should find your answer.

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