Question

A 70 kg student stands on top of a 5.0 m platform diving board . how much gravitational potential energy does the student have?

Answer 1

Answer:

a. P.E = 3430Joules.

b. Workdone = 3430Nm

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Mass = 70kg

Distance = 5m

We know that acceleration due to gravity is equal to 9.8m/s²

To find the potential energy;

Potential energy = mgh

P.E = 70*9.8*5

P.E = 3430J

b. To find the workdone;

Workdone = force * distance

But force = mass * acceleration

Force = 70*9.8

Force = 686 Newton.

Workdone = 686 * 5

Workdone = 3430Nm