Calculate the p.e of 5kg mass when it is 3m,6m above the ground(g=10N/kg )

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The potential energy (PE) of an object is given by the equation:

PE = mgh

Where:
m = mass (in kg)
g = acceleration due to gravity (in N/kg)
h = height (in meters)

Given:
m = 5 kg
g = 10 N/kg
h = 3 m or 6 m

Using the given values, we can calculate the potential energy:

For h = 3 m:
PE = (5 kg)(10 N/kg)(3 m) = 150 Nm or 150 J (Joules)

For h = 6 m:
PE = (5 kg)(10 N/kg)(6 m) = 300 Nm or 300 J (Joules)

Therefore, the potential energy of the 5 kg mass when it is 3 m above the ground is 150 J, and when it is 6 m above the ground is 300 J.