Question

A 1kg object loses 20 j of gpe as it falls how far does it fall

Answer 1

Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is energy within an object with respect to its height. The equation of gpe is:

GPE = mgh

where:
m = mass of object
g = gravitational constant, 9.81 m/s^2
h = height

For a given gpe of 20 J, the height can be calculated as follows:
*Remember to be consistent with units. Since Joule is derived from SI units, make sure to use SI units for the other variables

GPE = 20 J = 1 (9.81) (h)
h = 2.04 meters