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Find the gravitational potential energy of 2.5 kg mass kept at a height of 15 m above the ground. The force of gravity on mass 1 kg is 10 N.
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Given:
Mass (m) = 2.5 kg
Height (h) = 15 m
Force of gravity on mass 1 kg = 10 N
Gravitational potential energy (U) = mgh = 2.5 x 10 x 15 = 375 J
So, gravitational potential energy = 375 J.
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