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Calculate the potential energy of a person as they before they start moving on a zip line. The person has a mass of 50 kg and is on a 50 m platform.

Remember, gravity on Earth is 9.81 m/s2 and PE = mgh

Please show all work, and include units to earn the most credit.
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PE = mgh
PE = (50 kg)(9.81 m/s2)(50 m)
PE = 24,550 kg·m2/s2
PE = 24,550 Joules
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