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A book of mass 1 kg is raised through a height 'h'. If the potential energy increased by 49 J, find the height raised.

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The increase in potential energy = mgh
That is, mgh = 49 J `rArr` (1)(9.8)h = 49 J
The height raised, h `=49/(9.8)=5m`
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