Which object would have the most potential energy?
PE = mgh
g = 9.8 m/s2
a
a 5 kg bowling ball in a person's hand at 0.75 meter
b
a 10 kg dog sitting on the ground
c
a 2 kg bottle of soda on a shelf 2.5 meters tall
d
a 0.25 kg book sitting on a table 2 meters tall
c. a 2 kg bottle of soda on a shelf 2.5 meters tall
PE = mgh
PE = 2 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 2.5 m
PE = 49 J
This object would have the most potential energy as it has the highest mass and is at the greatest height.