How much gravitational potential energy does a 50 kg object gain when lifted 10 m (g = 10 m/s²)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 5000 J
- Step 1: Ep = m g h.
- Step 2: Ep = 50 x 10 x 10 = 5000 J.
Answer
5000 J.
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