ALWAYS use significant figure rules. Remember that these rules apply to all numbers that are measurements. In working this problem, assume the value of "g" to be 9.8 m/s2 with two (2) significant digits unless otherwise stated.
A 2.0 kg pendulum has an initial total energy of 20 J. Calculate the energy lost as heat if the pendulum is 0.10 m high and is traveling at 4.0 m/s.

2.0 J
16 J
18 J
14 J

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh

where… mass: measured in kilograms (kg)

gravity: gravity constant on earth = 10.00 m/s2

height: measured in meters (m)

gpe: measured in joules (j) or kilojoules (kj)

how do you solve gpe?

gravitational potential energy (gpe) is the energy an object has because of its position above the. ground.

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh.

mass:

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formula.

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given values:

mass = 0.3 kg.