Question

a 0.2 kg squirrel jumps from a tree. at 0.3 s, the squirrel is 1.25 m above the ground. what is the potential energy of the squirrel? $e_p = ? j$ $e_p = mgh$ for gravitational acceleration, use $g = 10 m/s^2$. 3.2 j 0 j 2.5 j

Explanation:

Step1: Identify given values

$m=0.2\ \text{kg}$, $g=10\ \text{m/s}^2$, $h=1.25\ \text{m}$

Step2: Substitute into potential energy formula

$E_p = mgh = 0.2 \times 10 \times 1.25$

Step3: Calculate the result

$E_p = 2.5$

Answer:

2.5 J (C. 2.5 J)