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What is the potential energy of the mass at this height ?

What is the potential energy of the mass at this height ?-example-1

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Answer:


98,000\text{J}

Step-by-step explanation: We need to find the potential energy of a 2000kg mass that is raised 5.0m above the ground.

Potential energy:


P\mathrm{}E=\text{mgh}

Therefore the potential energy would be:


PE=(2000\operatorname{kg})*(9.8m/s^2)*(5.0m)=98,000\text{J}

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