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An object of mass 40 kg is raised to a height of 5 m above the ground. What is its potential energy ? If the object is allowed to fall, find its kinetic energy when it is half - way down.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will first calculate the potential energy of the object when it is raised to a height of 5 meters, and then we will find the kinetic energy when it is halfway down. ### Step 1: Calculate the Potential Energy (PE) The formula for potential energy is given by: \[ PE = m \cdot g \cdot h ...
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