Question

An object with a mass of 30 kg is located on a cliff 50 m above the ground. What is its gravitational potential energy

a. 1500 j
b. 14,700 j
c. 1.7 j​

Answer 1

b. 14,700 J

Because,

Potential energy

= m.g.h

= 30 kg × 9.8m.s^-1 × 50m

= 14700 kg.m^2.s^-2

= 14700 J