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. A 2-kg block rests on top of a table 80 cm from the floor. Find the potential energy of the block relative to (a) the floor, (b) the seat of a chair 40 cm from the floor, and (c) relative to the ceiling 3 m from the floor. Ans. 15.7 J, 7.84 J, -43.1 J

. A 2-kg block rests on top of a table 80 cm from the floor. Find the potential energy of the block relative to (a) the floor, (b) the seat of a chair 40 cm from the floor, and (c) relative to the ceiling 3 m from the floor. Ans. 15.7 J, 7.84 J, -43.1 J

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Chapter8: Potential Energy And Conservation Of Energy
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8.29. A 2-kg block rests on top of a table 80 cm from the floor. Find the potential energy of the block relative to (a) the floor, (b) the seat of a chair 40 cm from the floor, and (c) relative to the ceiling 3 m Ans. 15.7 J, 7.84 J, -43.1 J from the floor.
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