an object weighing 15 newtons is lifted from the ground to a height of 0.22 meter. What is the approximate increase in the object's gravitational potential energy?
To calculate the increase in the object's gravitational potential energy, we can use the formula:
Change in Gravitational Potential Energy = Weight x Height
Here, the weight of the object is given as 15 newtons, and the height is given as 0.22 meters. Let's substitute these values into the formula:
Change in Gravitational Potential Energy = 15 N x 0.22 m
Now, let's calculate:
Change in Gravitational Potential Energy = 3.3 Joules
Therefore, the approximate increase in the object's gravitational potential energy is approximately 3.3 Joules.