Question

I really need help

John's mass is 55kg when he is standing on the edge of a diving
board 24m high. a. Find his mechanical energy.

What is it?

Answer 1

E = 12.9 kJ

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Mass of John, m = 55 kg

It is standing on the edge of a diving board which is at a height of 24 m.

We need to find his mechanical energy. The mechanical energy of John is equal to its potential energy such that,

E = mgh

E = 55 kg × 9.8 m/s² × 24

E = 12936 J

or

E = 12.9 kJ

So, his mechanical energy is equal to 12.9 kJ.