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Can somebody help me with this question please​

Can somebody help me with this question please​-example-1

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Answer:

490 J

Explanation:

The formula is ...

PE = mgh

where g is the acceleration due to gravity: 9.8 m/s². Filling in your numbers, you find the energy to be ...

PE = (5 kg)(9.8 m/s²)(10 m) = 490 kg·m²/s² = 490 J

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