Concept explainers
To Choose: The correct option.
Answer to Problem 7STP
Option C:The gravitational potential energy of an Earth-dictionary system is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass =
Height =
Formula used:
Gravitational potential energy is given by,
where
Calculation:
Gravitational potential energy is calculated as:
Conclusion:
The gravitational potential energy of an Earth-dictionary system is
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