Concept explainers
To calculate: Gravitational potential energy.
Answer to Problem 57R
Gravitational potential energy is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass =
Height =
Formula used:
Gravitational potential energy is given by,
where
Calculation:
Gravitational potential energy is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Gravitational potential energy is
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