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What is the potential energy of a mass of 500 g raised to a height of 2 m?
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∙ 12y ago
The formula for working out Potential enery is:
PE = mgh - where g equals to the acceleration due to gravity (which is 10 newtons)
- mass should be in Kg's
- and height in meters
- final answer should be in Joules (J)
Therefore substitute it in :-)
Pe = (500g = 0.5kg) x (10N or more exact 9.8N) x (2 meters)
Pe = 10 Joules of potential energy with a object weighing 500g (or 0.5 kg) and from a height of 2 meters
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