A 20-kilogram object strikes the ground with 1960 J of kinetic energy after falling freely from rest. How far above the ground was the object when it was released? *

h = 10 m

Explanation:

Given that,

Mass of an object, m = 20 kg

It strikes the ground with 1960 J of kinetic energy after falling freely from rest.

We need to find how far above the ground was the object when it was released. Let it is h.

The kinetic energy is converted to potential energy. It can be given by the relation as follows :

So, it was at a height of 10 m when it was released.

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