A body possesses of gravitational potential energy when placed at a certain height

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

A body possesses 1470 J1470\,\text{J} of gravitational potential energy when placed at a certain height. If its mass is 7 kg7\,\text{kg}, find the height at which it is kept. (Use g=10 m/s2g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2.) (a) 15 m15\,\text{m} (b) 30 m30\,\text{m} (c) 21 m21\,\text{m} (d) 10.5 m10.5\,\text{m}

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