If a 2 kg object is lifted to a height of 3 m, what is the potential energy gain

Practice Questions

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If a 2 kg object is lifted to a height of 3 m, what is the potential energy gained by the object? (Take g = 9.8 m/s²) (2020)
  1. 58.8 J
  2. 19.6 J
  3. 29.4 J
  4. 39.2 J

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If a 2 kg object is lifted to a height of 3 m, what is the potential energy gained by the object? (Take g = 9.8 m/s²) (2020)
  • Step 1: Identify the mass of the object. In this case, the mass (m) is 2 kg.
  • Step 2: Identify the height to which the object is lifted. Here, the height (h) is 3 m.
  • Step 3: Identify the acceleration due to gravity. We are given g = 9.8 m/s².
  • Step 4: Use the formula for potential energy (PE), which is PE = mgh.
  • Step 5: Substitute the values into the formula: PE = 2 kg × 9.8 m/s² × 3 m.
  • Step 6: Calculate the result: 2 × 9.8 = 19.6, then 19.6 × 3 = 58.8.
  • Step 7: The potential energy gained by the object is 58.8 Joules (J).
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