Question

A weightlifter lifts a set of 1250N weights a vertical distance of 2m in a weight lifting contest. What Potential Energy do the weights now possess? Potential Energy = Weight x HeightWeight = Potential Energy / HeightHeight = Potential Energy / WeightWeight = Mass x 10Mass = Weight / 10

Answer 1

Given that the weight is W = 1250 N

The vertical distance or height is h = 2 m

We have to find the potential energy.

The potential energy is given by the formula

`\text{Potential energy = Weight }*\text{ Height}`

Substituting the values, the potential energy will be

`\begin{gathered} \text{Potential energy = 1250 }*2\text{ } \\ =\text{ 2500 J} \end{gathered}`