Answer:
88.2J
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Mass of book = 3kg
Height of shelf = 3m
Unknown:
Potential energy = ?
Solution:
The potential energy of a body is the energy due to the position of that body.
It can be mathematically calculated as;
P.E = mgh
m is the mass of the body
g is the acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s²
h is the height
Now insert the parameters and solve;
P.E = 3 x 9.8 x 3 = 88.2J
