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A rock with a mass of 55 kg is on top of a cliff that is 27 m high. Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the rock. A 14553 J B. 145.5 J c. 91.8 J D. 2.3 J
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A rock with a mass of 55 kg is on top of a cliff that is 27 m high. Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the rock.

A 14553 J
B. 145.5 J
c. 91.8 J
D. 2.3 J

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Answer:

A. 14553 J

Step-by-step explanation:

GPE (Gravitational Potential Energy) = mgh

m = 55

g = 9.8 m/s²

h = 27

GPE = 55(9.8)(27) = 14553 J

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