What potential energy is acquired by a hammer with a mass of 0.75 kg when raised 0.35 m? a 0.2625 joules b 2.58 joules c 2.14 joules d 0 Newtons e 2.34 Newtons
The potential energy acquired by the hammer can be calculated using the formula:
Potential energy = mass * gravity * height
where:
mass = 0.75 kg
gravity = 9.81 m/s^2 (acceleration due to gravity)
height = 0.35 m
Potential energy = 0.75 kg * 9.81 m/s^2 * 0.35 m
Potential energy = 2.57925 joules
Therefore, the potential energy acquired by the hammer is approximately 2.58 joules. So, the answer is b) 2.58 joules.