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3 years ago

A 1kg dictionary is resting on a table that is 1.5m high. How much potential energy

Physics

1 answer:

melamori03 [73]3 years ago

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Answer:

Potential energy = 14.7 Joules.

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Mass, m = 1kg

Height, h = 1.5m

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

Potential energy can be defined as an energy possessed by an object or body due to its position.

Mathematically, potential energy is given by the formula;

$P.E = mgh$

Where, P.E represents potential energy measured in Joules.

m represents the mass of an object.

g represents acceleration due to gravity measured in meters per seconds square.

h represents the height measured in meters.

$P.E = mgh$

Substituting into the equation, we have;

$P.E = 1*9.8*1.5$

P.E = 14.7 Joules.

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