Estimate the change in gravitational potential energy when you rise from bed to a standing position.Estimate the change in gravitational potential energy when you rise from bed to a standing position.
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- The average height difference when rising from a lying position to a standing position is approximately 0.5 meters. This is a rough estimate based on the average height of a person when lying down compared to standing up. Show more…
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