Physical Science
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Chapter 3, Problem 21AC
To determine
The potential energy stored in a rock at the bottom of the well when it is considered to have zero potential energy on the ground, from the following options:
zero potential energy, as before.
negative potential energy.
positive potential energy.
zero potential energy but would require work to bring it back to ground level.
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