Answer to Question #84638 in Physics for Brittney L Sweeten

Question

Ronald wants to paraglide down Mt. Buchanan in Montana. He must start by climbing the rough side of Mt. Buchanan, roughly 1700 m. Ronald weighs 82 N. How much potential will build by the time he reaches the summit of Mt. Buchanan?

Answer 1

The potential energy will build by the time he reaches the summit of Mt. Buchanan is

E=Fh

E=(82)(1700)=139400 J=139.4 kJ.