A 1.00 kg box of salt is lifted up 1.25 m above the surface of the Earth to the top of the kitchen counter. The potential energy stored in the salt at this new position is Answer J. Record your answer as a three digit number.
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Formula Used :
P.E. = mgh
We have,
m = 1 kg
g = 9.8 m/s²
h = 1.25m
So,
P.E. = 1 × 9.8 × 1.25 J
= 12.25 J
Hence, The potential energy stored in the salt at this new position is 12.25 J.