1. Calculate the potential energy of a rock with a mass of 5 kg while sitting on a cliff that is 30 m high. 2. Calculate the potential energy of an object with a mass of 15 kg while sitting on a shelf that is 20 m high. 3. Calculate the potential energy of a statue with a mass of 20 kg while sitting on a table that is 2 m high.

1. Calculate the potential energy of a rock with a mass of 5 kg while sitting on a cliff that is 30 m high. 2. Calculate the potential energy of an object with a mass of 15 kg while sitting on a shelf that is 20 m high. 3. Calculate the potential energy of a statue with a mass of 20 kg while sitting on a table that is 2 m high.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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