Answer:
3136 Joules
Explanation:
Applying,
P.E = mgh.............. Equation 1
Where P.E = potential energy, m = mass of the cinder block, h = height of the platform, g = acceleration due to gravity.
From the question,
Given: m = 16 kg, h = 20 m
Constant: g = 9.8 m/s²
Substitute these values into equation 1
P.E = 16(20)(9.8)
P.E = 3136 Joules
Hence the potential energy of the cinder block is 3136 Joules
