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2 years ago

Which object will have the most potential energy?

Physics

1 answer:

Svetradugi [14.3K]2 years ago

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Answer: the most potential energy == 5 kg book, 2 m from the ground= 98 Joules

Explanation:

potential energy = m g h

m = mass

g = acceleration due gravity = 9.8 m/s²

h = distance above ground

1. Pe₁ = 1 kg x 2 m x g = 2 g

2. Pe₂ = 5 kg x 2 m x g = 10 g = 10 kg m x 9,8 m/s² = 98 Joules

3. Pe₃ = 1 kg x 0,5 m x g = 0,5 g

4. Pe₄ = 5 kg x 0.5 m x g = 2,5 g

10 > 2,5 > 2 >0,5

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