Question

A weight lifter lifts a set of 212 kg weights to a height of 1.75 m. How much

potential energy to the weights now have?

Answer 1

Potential energy = 3635.8 Joules

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Weight lifted by a weight lifter is 12 kg

It lifts to a height of 1.75 m

We need to find the potential energy to the wights now have. The energy possessed by an object due to its position or height above ground is called potential energy. Its formula is given by :

P = mgh

g is the acceleration due to gravity

`P=212\ kg* 9.8\ m/s^2* 1.75\ m\\\\P=3635.8\ J`

So, the potential energy is 3635.8 joules.