The roof of an apartment building is 58 meters high. A water tank on
the roof has a mass of 38,000 kilograms. What is the potential energy
of the water tank? (1 point)
211,672,160 J
2,204,000 J
21,599,200 J
10,799,600 J
To find the potential energy of the water tank, we can use the formula:
Potential Energy = mass * gravity * height
where mass = 38,000 kg, gravity = 9.8 m/s^2, and height = 58 meters
Potential Energy = 38,000 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 58 m
Potential Energy = 21,599,200 J
Therefore, the potential energy of the water tank is 21,599,200 Joules.
The correct answer is: 21,599,200 J