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What is the mass of a statue that has a gravitational potential energy of 598 J and is 32 m off the ground?

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Answer:

m = 1.9 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

E = m * g * h

m = E / ( g * h)

with

E = 598 J

h = 32 m

g = 10 m/s²

Substitute all values and you get

m = 598 / ( 10 * 32)

m = 1.87

round your answer

m = 1.9 kg

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