What potential energy is acquired by a hammer with a mass of 0.75 kg when raised 0.35 m?
a. 2.34 Newtons
b. 0 Newtons
c. 2.14 joules
d. 0.2625 joules
e. 2.58 joules
The potential energy acquired by the hammer can be calculated using the formula:
potential energy = mass * gravity * height
where mass = 0.75 kg, gravity = 9.8 m/s^2 (approximate value on Earth), and height = 0.35 m.
Substituting the given values, we get:
potential energy = 0.75 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 0.35 m
potential energy = 2.5725 joules
Therefore, the potential energy acquired by the hammer is approximately 2.5725 joules.
None of the given options match this value exactly.