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How much potential energy does a 3 kg can of paint have when it is placed on top of a ladder that is 2.5 m in height?
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m=3 kg
g=9.8 m/s^2
h=2.5 m
P.E.=mgh
P.E.=3kg(9.8 m/s^2)(2.5m)
P.E.=73.5 J
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