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What is the potential energy of a rollercoaster if it weighs 1000 kg and sits on a 110 m tall ride?

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Answer:

11×10⁵ J

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Mass (m) = 1000 kg

Height (h) = 110 m

Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 m/s²

Potential energy (PE) =?

The potential energy of the roller coaster can be obtained as follow:

PE = mgh

PE = 1000 × 10 × 110

PE = 11×10⁵ J

Therefore, potential energy of the roller coaster is 11×10⁵ J

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