How much gravitational potential energy does a 10 kg mass gain when lifted 2 m? (take g = 10 m/s²)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 200 J
- Step 1: ΔPE = mgh. Step 2. ΔPE = 10 × 10 × 2 = 200 J. Answer: 200 J. Why not the others: 20 J is what you get if you leave out g. 100 J is what you get if you use ½mgh. 2 J is what you get if you divide by the mass.
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