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During high jump, an athlete of mass of 40 kg jumps a height of 2.5 m. What is his potential energy at…

The correct choice is: 1000 J \[ PE = mgh = 40\times 10\times 2.5 = 1000\text{ J} \] Hence the answer is 1000 J.

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During high jump, an athlete of mass of 40 kg jumps a height of 2.5 m. What is his potential energy at the highest point? (Assume g = 10 ms−2\mathrm{ms^{-2}})

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The correct choice is: 1000 J

PE=mgh=40×10×2.5=1000 J PE = mgh = 40\times 10\times 2.5 = 1000\text{ J}

Hence the answer is 1000 J.

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