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A 65-kilogram student travels down a staircase that is 12 meters high. What is the

gravitational potential energy of the student after traveling 5.0 meters?

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Answer:

3900 m/J

Step-by-step explanation:

gravitional potential energy = mass x gravitentional field x hieght

U = mgh

U = 65 x 5.0 x 12 = 3900

U = 3900 m/J

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