Question

A suitcase has mass of 4.1 kg and sits on a counter 1.8 m high in the airport. How much gravitational potential energy does it have?

Answer 1

72.324 J

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for gravitational potential energy is given by;

GPE = mgh.

Where;

m = mass

g = acceleration due to gravity

h = height

We are given;

m = 4.1 kg

h = 1.8 m

Thus;

GPE = 4.1 × 9.8 × 1.8 = 72.324 J