Homework Help: Physics

Posted by Chio on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 8:44pm.

For a rollercoaster, a hydraulic catapult propels the car to the top of the ride, at a height of 430 ft. If the car and occupants weigh 1208 lb, what would be the potential energy of the loaded car at the top in joules?

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