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Calculate the potential energy of a coffee cup that is resting on a 24.5 meter ledge, and

weighs 5.4 Newtons

User Gilad S
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Answer:

E_{pot} = 132.3 [J]

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we must use the definition of the potential energy which can be calculated by means of the following formula.


E_(pot)=W*h

where:

Epot = potential energy [J]

W = weight = 5.4 [N]

h = elevation = 24.5 [m]


E_(pot)=5.4*24.5\\E_(pot)=132.3[J]

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