Answer:
1. 6.37 KJ
2. 3.185 KJ
Step-by-step explanation:
Gravitational potential energy is a form of potential energy with respect to the force of gravity.
Gravitational potential energy = mass x acceleration due to gravity x height
i.e PE = m x g x h
1. At the top of the platform; mass = 65 kg, acceleration due to gravity = 10 m/
, and height = 10 m.
Gravitational potential energy = 65 x 9.8 x 10
= 6370 Joules
The gravitational potential of the diver at the top of the platform is 6.37 KJ.
2. Halfway down; mass = 65 kg, acceleration due to gravity = 10 m/
, and height = 5 m.
Gravitational potential energy = 65 x 9.8 x 5
= 3185 Joules
The gravitational potential energy of the diver halfway down is 3.185 KJ.