Question

If U is in kg·m²·s⁻², m is in kg, and g is in m·s⁻², what are the units of h?

Answer 1

U = 1/2 m v^2 = 1/2 kg m^2/s^2 units of potential energy

m g h = U potential energy of object raised by h

h = [kg m^2 / s^2] / [kg m/s^2] = m meters