3. During an instant in time, a particle's momentum is 31 kg. m/s and its speed is 9.0 m/s. At the same time, its total mechanical energy is 230 J. What is the particle's elevation from the ground? Use 3 significant figures in your final answer. Use as many decimal places in between calculations as possible for your answer to be accurate.

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3. During an instant in time, a particle's momentum is 31 kg. m/s and its speed is 9.0 m/s. At the
same time, its total mechanical energy is 230 J. What is the particle's elevation from the ground?
Use 3 significant figures in your final answer. Use as many decimal places in between
calculations as possible for your answer to be accurate.
Transcribed Image Text:3. During an instant in time, a particle's momentum is 31 kg. m/s and its speed is 9.0 m/s. At the same time, its total mechanical energy is 230 J. What is the particle's elevation from the ground? Use 3 significant figures in your final answer. Use as many decimal places in between calculations as possible for your answer to be accurate.
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