Question

how would you calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 2 kg bottle of soda falling off of a kitchen table that is 0.76 m tall?
9.8 (2)(0.76)
(2)(0.76)9.8
1/2 (0.76)(2)²
1/2 (2)(0.76)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula

The formula for gravitational - potential energy is $U = mgh$, where $m$ is the mass, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity ($g=9.8\ m/s^{2}$), and $h$ is the height.

Step2: Identify the values

Given $m = 2\ kg$, $g = 9.8\ m/s^{2}$, and $h=0.76\ m$.

Step3: Substitute the values into the formula

$U=(2)(9.8)(0.76)$.

Answer:

$(2)(9.8)(0.76)$