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What is the potential energy of a 2-kg vase sitting on a table with a height of 1 meter?

A. 2 J
B. 0.5 J
C. 19.6 J
D. 196 J

Answer :

Final answer:

The potential energy of a 2-kg vase on a table with a height of 1 meter is 19.6 J.


Explanation:

The potential energy of an object can be calculated using the formula:



Potential energy = mass × gravitational acceleration × height



In this case, the mass of the vase is 2 kg, the height is 1 meter, and the gravitational acceleration is 9.8 m/s² (approximately).



Substituting these values into the formula, we get:



Potential energy = 2 kg × 9.8 m/s² × 1 meter = 19.6 J



Therefore, the potential energy of the 2-kg vase is 19.6 J.


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