Physics

Problem

2\,\text{kg}

metal block is placed on the edge of a laboratory bench

5\,\text{m}

above the floor. If

g = 9.8\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

, calculate its gravitational potential energy with respect to the floor. a)

49\,\text{J}

19.6\,\text{J}

98\,\text{J}

100\,\text{J}