What is the gravitational potential energy of a ball of mass 2.00 kg which is tossed to a height of 13.0 m above the ground? Answer in J, taking the potential energy to be 0.00 J at the ground.

I believe the answer is 254.8 J, or rounded 255 J.

Explanation:

The formula for potential energy is:

PE=m (h) g

This means the mass (m) times height (h) times gravity (m). Gravity is 9.8 m/s (meters per second). Putting all of the numbers into it would equal:

PE=2 (13) 9.8

This equals 254.8 exactly, or if the assignment calls for you to round, 255.