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What is the potential energy of a 300 kg body if it strikes the ground from a 50 m elevation?
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What is the potential energy of a 300 kg body if it strikes the ground from a 50 m elevation?

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150, 000J

Step-by-step explanation:

- formula to find potential energy is mgh (mass x 10N/kg x height)

- as 1kg is equal to 10N, 300kg multiply by 10N is 3000N

- hence, 3000N x 50m equals to 150 000J

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