Potential Energy Calculation of a Wagon at the Top of a Hill
What is the potential energy of a wagon sitting at the top of a hill that is 15m high and weighs 1.2 kg?
Calculate the potential energy of the wagon based on its position at the top of the hill.
The potential energy of the wagon is 176.22 Joules.
The potential energy of the wagon is the result of its position at the top of the hill. The formula for potential energy is:
Potential energy = mass x gravity x height
Where:
- mass = 1.2 kg - gravity = 9.81 m/s^2 (acceleration due to gravity) - height = 15 mSubstitute the given values into the formula:
Potential energy = 1.2 kg x 9.81 m/s^2 x 15 m = 176.22 Joules (J)
Therefore, the potential energy of the wagon at the top of the hill is 176.22 Joules.