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A climber has potential energy of 11000 J. If the mass of the climber is 85 determine their height

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Answer:

12.9m

Step-by-step explanation:

Gravitational Potential Energy=mass×gravitational

field strength×height

GPE=mgh

11000J=85kg×10N/kg×Height

Height=11000÷850

= 12.9m(to 3s.f)

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