Question

The mass of package is 36kg. Calculate the increase in the gravitional potential energy of the package when its raised through verticaly height of2.4m

Answer 1

Given,

Mass of the package = 36 kg

Vertical height = 2.4 metres

To find,

The change in the gravitational potential energy.

Solution,

We can simply solve this mathematical problem by using the following mathematical process.

Here, we have to apply the formula for the potential energy change.

Gravitational potential energy change = mgh

(g is the gravitational acceleration here)

By putting the values we get that,

= 36×2.4×9.8

= 846.72 joules

Hence, the gravitational potential energy will increase by 846.72 joules.