Question

energy #1 (gpe)
read the questions thoroughly. annotate the question and write in knowns and unknowns in the table provided. choose the proper equation. solve systematically. plug in your numbers. check your answer. use the equations in the table below to solve.
energy equations

gravitational potential energy (gpe)	$gpe = m \cdot g \cdot h$	acceleration due to gravity (g)	$g = 10 \\, \text{m/s}^2$

example: what is the gravitational potential energy of a 150kg object suspended 5m above the earths surface?
list knowns below:
which equation do i use?
show your equation and work below:
gpe =

Explanation:

Step1: Identify knowns

Mass \( m = 150\,\text{kg} \), gravity \( g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2 \), height \( h = 5\,\text{m} \).

Step2: Choose equation

Use \( \text{GPE} = m \cdot g \cdot h \).

Step3: Substitute values

\( \text{GPE} = 150 \times 10 \times 5 \)

Step4: Calculate

\( 150 \times 10 = 1500 \), \( 1500 \times 5 = 7500 \)

Answer:

\( \text{GPE} = 7500\,\text{J} \) (assuming units are joules, as \( \text{GPE} \) units with \( m \) in kg, \( g \) in m/s², \( h \) in m is kg·m²/s² = J)