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CHM 101 Thermochemistry Objective Question

Question

A 1360 kg car 36.6 m high has a gravitational potential energy of __________ kJ.
Options
A 488.1
Correct Answer
B 49.8
C 4.88
D 4881
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

PE = mgh = 1360 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 36.6 m ≈ 488,000 J = 488.1 kJ.

Hint

Calculate m*g*h and convert joules to kilojoules.

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