The potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. Therefore, for conservation of energy we have: mgh = (1/2) m * v ^ 2 From here we clear the speed: v = root (2 * g * h) The height will then be: h = v ^ 2 / (2 * g) Substituting the values: h = (34) ^ 2 / (2 * (32)) h = 18.0625 feet Answer: The pear before it fell was 18.0625 feet up in the tree.