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### Gravitational Potential Energy in an Egyptian Pyramid

#### (a) Calculation of Gravitational Potential Energy

**Problem Statement:**  
How much gravitational potential energy (in joules, J) is stored in an Egyptian pyramid, considering its mass is about \(8 \times 10^9\) kg and its center of mass is 36.0 m above the surrounding ground?

**Solution Placeholder:**  
\[ \boxed{} \] J

#### (b) Ratio to Daily Food Intake

**Problem Statement:**  
What is the ratio of this energy to the daily food intake of a person, which is approximately \(1.2 \times 10^7\) J?

**Solution Placeholder:**  
\[ \boxed{} :1 \] 

### Explanation of Concepts

1. **Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE):**
   - GPE is calculated using the formula: \(PE = m \cdot g \cdot h\)
     - \(m\) is the mass (in kilograms)
     - \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \(9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2\))
     - \(h\) is the height above the ground (in meters)

2. **Ratio Calculation:**
   - The ratio is calculated by dividing the gravitational potential energy of the pyramid by the daily energy intake of a person.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Gravitational Potential Energy in an Egyptian Pyramid #### (a) Calculation of Gravitational Potential Energy **Problem Statement:** How much gravitational potential energy (in joules, J) is stored in an Egyptian pyramid, considering its mass is about \(8 \times 10^9\) kg and its center of mass is 36.0 m above the surrounding ground? **Solution Placeholder:** \[ \boxed{} \] J #### (b) Ratio to Daily Food Intake **Problem Statement:** What is the ratio of this energy to the daily food intake of a person, which is approximately \(1.2 \times 10^7\) J? **Solution Placeholder:** \[ \boxed{} :1 \] ### Explanation of Concepts 1. **Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE):** - GPE is calculated using the formula: \(PE = m \cdot g \cdot h\) - \(m\) is the mass (in kilograms) - \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \(9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2\)) - \(h\) is the height above the ground (in meters) 2. **Ratio Calculation:** - The ratio is calculated by dividing the gravitational potential energy of the pyramid by the daily energy intake of a person.
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