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What is the potential energy of a rock that weighs 100 newtons that sits on a hill 300 meters high​

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Answer:

30000J or 30 KJ

Explanation:

Formula for finding Gravitiational Potential Energy or GPE = mgh (or Wh since W = mg)

Given

W = 100N

h = 300m,

GPE = Wh = 100 x 300 = 30000J or 30 KJ

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