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Find the gravitational potential energy of 1 kg mass kept at a height of 5 m above the ground Calculate its kinetic energy when it falls and hits the ground. Take 10 m`s^(-2)`

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To solve the question step by step, we will first find the gravitational potential energy (PE) of the mass and then calculate its kinetic energy (KE) when it falls and hits the ground. ### Step 1: Calculate Gravitational Potential Energy (PE) The formula for gravitational potential energy is given by: \[ PE = mgh ...
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