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30 June, 08:10

A 40kg rock is perched atop a cliff that is 50 m high. What is it's potential energy?

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  1. 30 June, 08:27
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    Potential energy, is energy due to its position.

    Given: Mass m = 40 Kg; Height h = 50 m

    Required: Potential energy P. E = ?

    Formula: P. E = mgh P. E = (40 Kg) (9.8 m/s²) (50 m)

    P. E = 19,600 J
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