Find the energy possessed by an object of mass 10 kg when it is at a height of 6 m above the ground. Given,

g = 9.8 $$\text{m\space s}^{-2}$$ 

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 588 J

Explanation:

·       The formula for potential energy is:
PE = m×g×h

·       Mass (m) = 10 kg.

·       Gravitational acceleration (g) = 9.8 m/s².

·       Height (h) = 6 m.

·       Substituting values:
PE=10×9.8×6=588J

·       Therefore, the energy possessed by the object is 588 Joules.

·       Energy is measured in Joules (J), not Watts (W).

Information Booster:

·       Potential energy is a form of mechanical energy due to the position of an object in a gravitational field.

·       Joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, while Watt (W) is the SI unit of power.