Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a mass kept on a shelf above the ground

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

Problem

Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a

4\,\text{kg}

mass kept on a shelf

5\,\text{m}

above the ground. (Take

g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2

.) (a)

196\,\text{J}

(b)

100\,\text{J}

(c)

200\,\text{J}

(d)

40\,\text{J}