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An 72-kilogram cliff diver is standing on a cliff that is 25 meters high. What is his potential energy?

a
1800 j
b
2500 j
c
17,640 j
d
3000 j

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The answer is A 1800 J
User Guillermo Alvarez
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Answer:

Potential Energy = mgh

Potential Energy = (72)(9.81)(25)

Potential Energy = 17640 J

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User Sormuras
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