A 5-kg object is moving with a speed of 4 m/s at a height of 2 m. The potential energy of the object is approximately J.

P.E = 98 Joules

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Mass = 5kg

Speed = 4m/s

Height = 2m

We know that acceleration due to gravity is equal to 9.8m/s²

To find the potential energy;

Potential energy can be defined as an energy possessed by an object or body due to its position.

Mathematically, potential energy is given by the formula;

Where, P.E represents potential energy measured in Joules.

m represents the mass of an object.

g represents acceleration due to gravity measured in meters per seconds square.

h represents the height measured in meters.

Substituting into the equation, we have;

P.E = 98 Joules

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