That same 0.005 kg is dropped off of the top of the Empire State building, which is about 443 meters tall.  It hits the ground only going 5.28 m/s.  How much energy, in J, was converted to heat as it fell?  Round to two significant figures.

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That same 0.005 kg is dropped off of the top of the Empire State building, which is about 443 meters tall.  It hits the ground only going 5.28 m/s.  How much energy, in J, was converted to heat as it fell?  Round to two significant figures.

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