A 1900kg airplane is flying at an altitude of 510 above the ground. What is the gravitational potential energy in Joules?

Answer: 9496200 joules

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy, GPE is the energy possessed by the moving plane since it moves against gravity.

Thus, GPE = Mass m x Acceleration due to gravity g x Height h

Since Mass = 1900kg

g = 9.8m/s^2

h = 510 metres (units of height is metres)

Thus, GPE = 1900kg x 9.8m/s^2 x 510m

GPE = 9496200 joules

Thus, the gravitational potential energy of the airplane is 9496200 joules