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Solve for the gravitational potential energy at point B.

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Acceleration due to gravity =9.8 m/s/s

GPE = m*g*h​

Solve for the gravitational potential energy at point B. Use the steps below to show-example-1
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Answer:

GPEb=67.86% of initial GPE at point a

Step-by-step explanation:

It depends on how massive the ball is, but I can still give an answer comparing original GPE at point A to new GPE at B

GPEa=m*9.8*140

GPEa=1372(m)

GPEb=m*9.8*95

GPEb=931(m)

GPEb=0.6786*GPEa

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