Find the potential energy gained by a body of mass 50 kg, if it is raised by 10m. (use g = 10 m/s²)

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Answer 1

CONCEPT:

Potential Energy: Potential energy is the energy stored within an object, due to the object's position, arrangement or state.
It can be given by:

P. E. = m × g × h

Where P = potential energy, m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h = heigh of the object.

CALCULATION:

Given that: the mass of body 50 kg, Height covered 10 m, g = 10 m/s².

Formula:

Potential energy = mass × acceleration due to gravity(g) × height covered

P. E. = m × g × h = 50 × 10 × 10 = 5000 Joule.

So option 2 is correct.