Why dose an object that is higher from the ground have more potential energy than one that is lower

Light that is polarized along the vertical direction is incident on a sheet of polarizing material. only 96% of the intensity of the light passes through the sheet and strikes a second sheet of polarizing material. no light passes through the second sheet. what angle does the transmission axis of the second sheet make with the vertical?

The first-order reaction a→2b+c has rate constant 0.538 s−1. if the initial concentration of a is 0.867 mol l−1, what is the half-life of the reaction in seconds? remember to use correct significant figures in your answer (round your answer to the nearest hundredth). do not include units in your response.

Ihave this 50 question test the layer of earth's atmosphere where atoms and molecules escape into space is referred to as the a) exosphere b) ionosphere. c) mesosphere d) thermosphere