Calculate the potential energy of a 32.3 kg object sitting upon a 10 meter ledge.

Question

P.E. = m x g x h

323 J

3.23 J

1032 J

3,165.4 J

Answer 1

P.E. = 32.3 kg x 9.81 m/s^2 x 10 m = 3,165.4 J

Therefore, the potential energy of the object sitting on the ledge is 3,165.4 J.