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Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 10kg box on the top shelf of a closet, 2m above the floor

Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 10kg box on the top shelf of a closet, 2m above the floor
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Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 10kg box on the top shelf of a closet, 2m above the floor

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Answer:

196 J

Step-by-step explanation:

PE = mgh

PE = (10 kg) (9.8 m/s²) (2 m)

PE = 196 J

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