Nan’s suitcase has a mass of 14 kilograms. How much potential energy does it gain when she lifts it onto a bench that is 40 centimeters tall?
PE=mgh
(1 point)
Responses
54.88 J
54.88 J
24.2 J
24.2 J
5.6 J
5.6 J
5,488 J
To calculate the potential energy gained by lifting the suitcase onto the bench, we can use the equation PE = mgh.
The mass of the suitcase is given as 14 kilograms and the height of the bench is given as 40 centimeters, which is equivalent to 0.4 meters.
PE = (14 kg)(9.8 m/s^2)(0.4 m) = 54.88 J
Therefore, the potential energy gained by lifting the suitcase onto the bench is 54.88 Joules.