The potential energy is given by.
Ug=mgh
Where.
h=380m is the height above the ground.
g=9.81m/s2 is the acceleration of gravity.
m=800Kg is the mass
Evaluating numerically.
Ug=mghUg=800Kg×9.81m/s2×380mUg=2,982,240J
Expressing in scientific notation with three significant figures.
Ug=2.98×106J
The potential energy is Ug=2.98×106J
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