A 4.2-kg mass has 148 J of potential energy with respect to the ground. Approximately how far, in m, is it located above the ground?
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We know that the potential energy (PE) of an object is given by the formula PE = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the object above the ground. Show more…
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