Question

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A 1.5 kg hawk is sitting on a branch 8 m above the ground. What is the hawk’s GPE? (Gravitational potential energy) Show your work and include all units.

Answer 1

gpe is basses on the force equation...
GPE=m*g*h=1.5kg*9.8m/s^2*8m=117.6 N*m

Answer 2

Hawk's gravitational potential energy = mass of hawk x acceleration due to gravity x height of hawk above the ground = 1.5x9.8x8 = 117.6 joules/J.