Answer:
466J (c)
Step-by-step explanation:
Mechanical Energy= Kinetic+Potential
Potential energy= mgh
Plug in givens
mgh=2.5*18*9.8=441J
Kinetic Energy = 1/2mv^2
Plug in givens
1/2mv^2= 1/2(2.5)(4.5)^2= 25.3125J
Mechanical energy= 441J+25.3125J=466.3125J or 466J