What is the gravitational potential energy of a 16 kg object on a shelf 5 m high?
1 Answer
Feb 10, 2016
Gravitational Potential Energy = (16kg)(9.8ms^-2)(5m) =784 Joules
Explanation:
Gravitational Potential Energy = (mass)(acceleration due to gravity)(height)
Therefore:
Gravitational Potential Energy = (16kg)(9.8ms^-2)(5m) =784 Joules