a skydiver with a mass of 60 kg jumps out of an airplane at a height of 5 5000m. the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2. what is the gravitational potential energy of the skydiver

The answer to your question is Pe = 2943 kJ

Explanation:

Data

mass = 60 kg

height = 5000 m

gravity = 9.8 m/s²

Potential energy is the energy objects have due to their position.

Formula

Pe = mgh

- Substitution

Pe = (60) (9,81) (5000)

- Simplification

Pe = 2943000 Joules or Pe = 2943 kJ