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What would be the gravitational potential energy of an object whose mass is 1 kg and is at a height of 10 m?(take g=9.8 ms2)


A

50 J

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49 J

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10 J

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D

98 J

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Solution

The correct option is D

98 J


Potential energy is mathematically represented by the formula
P.E. = m×g×h
where m is the mass,
g is acceleration due to gravity and
h is the height in meters.
Potential Energy = 1 ×9.8×10
= 98 J


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