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You lift a 2.0 kg book from a shelf that is 1 m from the floor. What is the potential energy with respect to floor?
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You lift a 2.0 kg book from a shelf that is 1 m from the floor. What is the potential energy with respect to floor?

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Potential energy = mgh
Potential energy = 2 x 9.8 x 1
Potential energy 19.6 J
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