What is the gravitational potential energy of a # 29 kg# object on a shelf # 3 m # high?

1 Answer
Mar 14, 2018

#GPE = 852.6# J

Explanation:

#GPE = mgh#

#m = 29 \text( kg)#
#g = 9.8 \text( m/s)^2#
#h = 3 \text( m)#

#GPE = (29)(9.8)(3) = 852.6# J