A textbook lies on a rack above the ground

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

Problem

A 2 kg2\,\text{kg} textbook lies on a rack 1.5 m1.5\,\text{m} above the ground. Calculate its potential energy with respect to the ground. Take g=10 m s−2g = 10\,\text{m s}^{-2}.

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