A 2-kg ball is held 4 m above the ground. Relative to the ground its potential energy is: a) 80 J b) 32 J c) more than 80 J d) 8 J e) 6 J

osheshao49

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2022-12-20

A 2-kg ball is held 4 m above the ground. Relative to the ground its potential energy is:
a) 80 J
b) 32 J
c) more than 80 J
d) 8 J
e) 6 J

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portnarfsc

portnarfsc

Beginner2022-12-21Added 4 answers

The correct is a) 80 J
The gravitational potential energy of the ball relative to the ground is U=mgh
U = 2 k g × 9.8 m / s 2 × 4 m = 78.4 J U 80 J

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