Vic Ryan R.

Catayas

Grade 9 Br. Celba John, FSC

Problem:
A toy skateboard which is 50 grams is tested on a 12
inches slanted plastic. The distance of the skateboard from
the ground is 7 inches and the speed is 0.15 m/s. Find its
potential energy.
Solution:
PE = mgh
= (.05 kg)(9.8 m/s2)(. 3048 m)2
PE =.045 Joules