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A 10kg vase is sitting on a shelf 1.5 m above the ground. Calculate the potential energy of the vase. Show your work

A 10kg vase is sitting on a shelf 1.5 m above the ground. Calculate the potential energy of the vase. Show your work
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A 10kg vase is sitting on a shelf 1.5 m above the ground. Calculate the potential energy of the vase. Show your work

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Gpe=mgh
Assuming they want you to use gravity field strength as 9.8N/kg
Gpe=10x9.8x1.5=147J
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