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10 January, 00:44

A book on a 2 meter high shelf has 20 joules of potential energy. What is the mass of this book?

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  1. 10 January, 04:11
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    Potential energy (PE) = Mass (m) * gravitational acceleration (g) * height (h)

    PE = 20 J

    Height = 2 m

    g = 9.8m/s²

    mass = (PE) / (g*h)

    mass = 20 / (9.8*2)

    mass = 1.02 kg
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