Answer:
8.829 Joules
Explanation:
The potential energy of an object, is the energy it posses (the energy stored within the object) by virtue of its relative elevation or height, position, state, or arrangement
The potential energy of an object raised to a given height, P.E. = m·g·h
Where;
m = The mass of the object
g = The acceleration due to gravity, a constant ≈ 9.81 m/s²
h = The present height of the object
For the potato sack having a mass, m = 2 kg, and raised to a height, h = 450 cm = 0.45 m, we have;
The potential energy given to the potato sack, by raising its height, P.E. is given as follows;
P.E. = 2 kg × 9.81 m/s² × 0.45 m = 8.829 Joules
The potential energy given to the potato sack, P.E. = 8.829 Joules
