Question

How high is a 0.5 kg squirrel sitting if it has 36 j of energy

Answer 1

The squirrel is sitting at a height of 7.35 m.

The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position is called potential energy.

If the squirrel has a mass m and if it sits at a height h then, the potential energy E of the squirrel is given by,

$E=mgh$

here, g is the acceleration due to gravity.

Given:

$m=0.5 kg;E=36 J$

Take the value of acceleration due to gravity $g=9.8 m/s^2$

Rewrite the equation for energy in terms of h.

$h=\frac{E}{mg}$

Substitute the given values and calculate the value of h.

$h=\frac{E}{mg} \\ =\frac{36 J}{(0.5 kg)(9.8 m/s^2)} \\ =7.35 m$

The squirrel is at a height of 7.35 m

Answer 2

Assuming potential energy. PE=mgh
7.35 meters above ground