Question

How much potential energy did the the milkshake have after it fell off of the counter, just before it hit the ground (at the bottom)? Make sure to write the correct units with

your answer!

Answer 1

The formula for potential energy depends on the force acting on the two objects. For the gravitational force the formula is P.E. = mgh, where m is the mass in kilograms, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m / s2 at the surface of the earth) and h is the height in meters.