Answer:
100 J
Explanation:
The potential energy is given by the formula ...
PE = mgh
= (2 kg)(10 m/s^2)(5 m) = 100 J
<span>because the substance in the potassium permanganate crystals are permeable to water, so that means it will dissolve instantly while poured into water </span>
Speed is equal to distance traveled divided by the time. So it's 3.5 m/s
Personally I feel that never trying is worse because at least when you fail you know what you need to improve on and that way you at least get some closure. Where as when you never try it you would never know whether or not you were able to do it