An object of mass 12 kg is lifted vertically up through a height of 5 m. The gravitational potential energy gained by the object is _____?

An object of mass 12 kg is lifted vertically up through a height of 5 m. The gravitational potential energy gained by the object is _____?

Explanation

Formula:

Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) = m × g × h

Where:

m = mass = 12 kg

g = gravitational acceleration = 9.8 m/s²

h = height = 5 m

GPE = 12 × 9.8 × 5 = 588 J