Answer:
Its gravity potential energy is 39,240 J
Explanation:
The gravity potential energy of a body on the earth's surface is the energy a body under the influence of gravity possesses by virtue of its elevation from the surface of the earth.
We can calculate the GPE using this formula
[tex]GPE=m\times g \times \Delta h[/tex]
from the problem given, we have m= mass= 20 kg
g = gravitational constant = 9.81m/s2
height = 200m
[tex]GPE= 20 \times 9.81 \times 200=39240 J[/tex]
Hence, Its gravity potential energy is 39,240 J
