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What is the potential energy of a 0.15 kg apple hung on a 4-m high tree with respect to the ground?

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As we know,


\boxed{ \boxed{potential \: \: energy = mgh}}

where,

  • m = mass of the object = 0.15 kg

  • g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²

  • h = height attained by the object = 4 m

let's find the potential energy of that Apple :


  • 0.15 * 9.8 * 4


  • 5.88 \: \: joules
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