Answer:
Sophie gained 1,599.36 J of GPE
Explanation:
Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)
Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object because of its vertical position or height in a gravitational field.
It can be calculated with the equation:
U=mgh
Where:
m = mass of the object
h = height with respect to a fixed reference
g = acceleration of gravity ([tex]9.8 m/s^2[/tex])
Sophie has a mass of m=48 Kg and climbs a ladder that takes her to a height of h=3.4 m.
Calculate the GPE she gained:
U = 48 * 9.8 * 3.4
U = 1,599.36 J
Sophie gained 1,599.36 J of GPE
