An object with a mass of 5 kg is thrown with an initial velocity of 6 m/s. If the object has an initial height of 10 meters above the ground, what is the magnitude of the initial gravitational potential energy of the object? The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2.(1 point)

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Responses

90 joules
90 joules

400 joules
400 joules

490 joules
490 joules

580 joules

Answer 1

The magnitude of the initial gravitational potential energy can be calculated using the formula:

Potential energy = mass * gravity * height

Potential energy = 5 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 10 m

Potential energy = 490 joules

Therefore, the correct answer is 490 joules.