An object which has a mass 70 kg is sitting on a cliff 10 m high . calculate the objects gravitational potential energy given g=10m/s2

7000 joules

Explanation: The potential energy is the energy "stored" by the object.

For objects that are lifted in the y-axis, the potential energy can be calculated as:

U = g*h*m

where g is the gravity's acceleration, h is the height and m is the mass of the object.

Here, g = 10m/s^2, m=70kg and h = 10m

U = 10m/s^2*70kg*10m = 7000 (m/s)^2*kg = 7000 joules

note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.