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25 November, 17:24

The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1.6 m/s2. What is the gravitational potential energy of a 1200-kg lander resting on top of a 350-m hill?

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  1. 25 November, 17:39
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    Gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field. The equation for gravitational potential energy is GPE = mgh.

    GPE = 1200 (1.6) (350) = 672000 J

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