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jonesc8p32.problem

ID: 1394619 • Letter: J

Question

What is the change in gravitational potential energy of a 17.00- kg mass that is carried from the surface of the earth to a distance of one earth radius above the surface?   Please use basic step by step easy to follow instructions

A: 1.74 jonesc8p32.problem What is the change in gravitational potential energy of a 17.00- kg mass that is carried from the surface of the earth to a distance of one earth radius above the surface?   Please use basic step by step easy to follow instructions

A: 1.74 Please use basic step by step easy to follow instructions

A: 1.74 A: 1.74

Explanation / Answer

Here ,

mass , m = 17 Kg

change in gravitational potential energy = final potential energy - initial kinetic energy

change in gravitational potential energy = G*M*m1/d1 - G*M*m1/d2

change in gravitational potential energy = 6.673 *10^-11 * 5.98 *10^24 * 17 *(- 1/(2 * 6371*10^3) + 1/(6371 *10^3))

change in gravitational potential energy = 5.31 *10^8 J

the change in gravitational potential energy is D) 5.31 *10^8 J