What is the potential energy of a car with a mass of 1200kg at the top of a 42m high hill?

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Chemistry

Daniel Vazquez

6 December, 17:10

What is the potential energy of a car with a mass of 1200kg at the top of a 42m high hill?

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Issac Elliott · Answer 1

P. E = 493920 j

Explanation:

Given dа ta:

Mass = 1200 kg

height = 42 m

Potential energy = ?

Solution:

Formula:

P. E = mgh

Now we will put the values in formula.

g = 9.8 m/s²

P. E = 1200 Kg * 9.8 m/s² * 42 m

P. E = 493920 Kg. m²/s²

Kg. m²/s² = j

P. E = 493920 j