Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 10 kg sack of groceries on a shelf 0.5 m above the floor. GPE=mgh (1 point) Responses 98 J 98 J 20 J 20 J 49 J 49 J 5 J 5 J
The gravitational potential energy (GPE) can be calculated using the formula GPE = mgh, where m represents the mass (10 kg), g represents the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2), and h represents the height (0.5 m).
Plugging in the values:
GPE = (10 kg)(9.8 m/s^2)(0.5 m)
GPE = 49 J
Therefore, the gravitational potential energy of the sack of groceries is 49 J.