What is the potential energy of a rock that weights 100 newtons that is sitting on top of a hill 300 meters high

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Tiara Preston

27 December, 02:32

What is the potential energy of a rock that weights 100 newtons that is sitting on top of a hill 300 meters high

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Cheesestick · Answer 1

The potential energy is the work it took to move the rock to the top of the hill.

Work = (force) x (distance)

= (100 newtons) x (300 meters)

= 30,000 newton-meters

= 30,000 joules.