A metal block is placed on the edge of a laboratory bench above the floor

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

Problem

2\,\text{kg}

metal block is placed on the edge of a laboratory bench

5\,\text{m}

above the floor. If

g = 9.8\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

, calculate its gravitational potential energy with respect to the floor. (a)

49\,\text{J}

(b)

19.6\,\text{J}

(c)

98\,\text{J}

(d)

100\,\text{J}