Physics

Physics

Problem

(a) A block of mass 4 kg4\,\text{kg} is placed on a shelf 2 m2\,\text{m} above the ground. Calculate its gravitational potential energy relative to the ground. Take g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2. (b) The block is replaced by another block of mass 2 kg2\,\text{kg} kept on a higher shelf 6 m6\,\text{m} above the ground. Determine the new gravitational potential energy and state by what factor the energy has changed compared with part (a).

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