Question

Calculate the potential energy of a 4.5 kg bowling ball that is on the ground. Assume that g = 9.8 m/s2

Answer 1

By the definition of the potential energy, we have:

$$PE=mgh=4.5\ kg\cdot9.8\ \dfrac{m}{s^2}\cdot 0\ m=0.$$

Answer:

$PE=0.$