I'm unable to view images or any external content directly. However, I can help you understand potential energy and how to assess which cart might have the lowest potential energy based on general principles.
Potential energy, particularly gravitational potential energy, is generally calculated using the formula:
\[ PE = mgh \]
where:
- \( PE \) is the potential energy,
- \( m \) is the mass of the object,
- \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity,
- \( h \) is the height of the object above a reference point.
To determine which cart has the lowest potential energy, you need to consider the height of each cart relative to a reference point. The cart that is at the lowest height (closest to the ground) will generally have the lowest potential energy, assuming they all have similar masses.
If the carts have different heights, you would compare them based on their heights. If they are at the same height, you'd then look at their masses if the heights are the same.
Feel free to provide details about the height or any other relevant information about the carts, and I would be happy to help further!
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