Answer:
11760J
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Mass of the student = 40kg
height = 30m
Unknown:
Gravitational potential energy = ?
Solution:
The gravitational potential energy of a body is due to the position of the body.
GPE = mgh
m is the mass
g is the acceleration due to gravity
h is the height
GPE = 40 x 30 x 9.8 = 11760J
