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When a hailstone is at a height of 2.00km it’s mass is 2.50g what is it’s potential energy?

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Answer:

EP = 49.05Joules (J)

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for Potential energy (EP) is

EP = m g h

We are given the values below (do convert them into SI units)

m = 0.0025kg

h = 2000m

g = 9.81m/
s^(2)

Substitute the values into the equation and solve for EP

EP = 0.0025 * 2000 * 9.81

EP = 49.05Joules (J)

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