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What is the potential energy of a rock that weighs 10.0 kg and is sitting on top of a hill 100 meters high?l

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Answer:

9800 J

Step-by-step explanation:

P.E = mgh

  • m = mass
  • g = gravitational acceleration
  • h = height

P.E = (10.0)(9.8)(100) = 9800 J

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