alleryStart learning →A 2 kg load at 6 m and a 4 kg load have equal GPE above ground. Latter height?
A3 m
B6 m
C12 m
D1.5 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 3 m
Equal potential energies require equal mass-height products, so 2 × 6 = 4 × 3.
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