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2 years ago

2. A 50 kg diver is standing on the edge of a 15 m high cliff. What is his potential energy?

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Lera25 [3.4K]2 years ago

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Answer:

3675 J

Explanation:

Gravitational Potential Energy = $\frac{1}{2}$ × mass × g × height

( g is the gravitation field strength )

Mass = 50 kg

G = 9.8 N/kg ( this is always the same )

Height = 15 m

Gravitational Potential Energy = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 50 ×9.8 × 15

= 3675 J

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