Question

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An 80 kg skier stands at the top of a 40 meter slope. What is her gravitational potential energy
before she skies down the slope?
O 3200
O 31,360
19.63
O 15,680

Answer 1

Answer:

31,360J

Explanation:

Gravitation potential energy (gpe) is calculated from the formula mgh.

That implies, gpe = mgh

Therefore substituting the values of m and h as given in the question, knowing in mine that the acceleration due to gravity( g) is 9.8 N/kg, will give 31,360J

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