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WHAT IS THE POTENIAL ENERGY OF A 3 KILOGRAM BALL THAT IS ON THE GROUND

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Answer:

147.15 Joules.

Step-by-step explanation:

A 3 kilogram mass at a height of 5 meters, while acted on by Earth's gravity would have 147.15 Joules of potential energy, PE = 3kg * 9.81 m/s2 * 5m = 147.15 J.

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