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How much potential energy does an 8 kg flower pot hanging 5 m above the ground have

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Relative to ground level it has

PE = mgh = 8(10)(5) = 400 J

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PE = mgh => 8x5x9.81 => PE = 392.4 N
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