Answer:
Potential energy of book = 7.5 J
Explanation:
Given:
Weight of book = 5 N
Height of shelf = 1.5 meter
Find:
Potential energy of book
Computation:
Weight = Mass x Acceleration of gravity
Mass x Acceleration of gravity = 5 N
Potential energy = Mass x Acceleration of gravity x Height
Potential energy of book = Mass x Acceleration of gravity x Height
We know that;
Mass x Acceleration of gravity = 5 N
So,
Potential energy of book = 5 x 1.5
Potential energy of book = 7.5 J
