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HELP MEEEE, question number 5

HELP MEEEE, question number 5-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

The gravitational potential energy of an object is given by GPE=mgh

where m is the mass of the object, g is the gravitational field strength (9.81 m/s² on earth) and h the height it is lifted at above the GPE reference ground.

Mass 1 has a GPE=m¹gh=(2)(9.81)(10)=196.2 Joule

Mass 2 has a GPE=m²gh=(4)(9.81)(10)=392.4 Joule

Object 2 has more potential energy and it makes sense since it's heavier

Hope this helps :))

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