Answer:
D. 539,000 J
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for potential energy(P.E) =mgh where m is mass of object, g is gravity acceleration 9.8 m/s² and h is height in meters.
From the question ;
m=500 kg
g= 9.8 m/s²
h= 110 m
P.E = mgh
= 500*9.8*110
=539,000 J
Answer option D
The other options are incorrect because the calculated values for the potential energy of the train are not equal to 539,000 J.