To calculate: the gravitational potential energy of the textbook-Earth system relative to the desktop.
Answer to Problem 19PP
The gravitational potential energy of the textbook-Earth system relative to the desktop is
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
Mass of the textbook (placed on the desk),
Height of the textbook from the desktop,
Gravity,
Formula used:
Gravitational Potential Energy Equation:
Where
Calculation:
As per the problem,
Substitute the values of mass, gravity and height in the gravitational potential energy equation:
Conclusion:
The gravitational potential energy of the textbook-Earth system relative to the desktop is
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