Asked by wholemelt

Ella has a mass of 56 kg, and Tyrone has a mass of 68 kg. Ella is standing at the top of a skateboard ramp that is 1.5 meters tall. Which conclusion is best supported by the given information?

If Tyrone stands at the top of the same ramp, his potential energy will be less than Ella’s.
If Tyrone stands at the top of a 1 m high ramp, his potential energy will be greater than Ella’s.
If Tyrone stands at the top of the same ramp, his potential energy will be the same as Ella’s.
If Tyrone stands at the top of a 2 m high ramp, his potential energy will be greater than Ella’s.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
If potential energy PE = mgh, compare values (g cancels):

- Ella: PE = 56 kg × 1.5 m = 84 g (in units of g)
- Tyrone at 2 m: PE = 68 kg × 2 m = 136 g

136 g > 84 g, so the best-supported conclusion is: "If Tyrone stands at the top of a 2 m high ramp, his potential energy will be greater than Ella’s."