A stone of mass 500g is raised from ground to a height of 20 m. What is the gain in its potential energy? (Take g=10 m/s2)
100 J
Correct Answer: 100 J
Formula: PE = mgh
- m = 500 g = 0.5 kg
- g = 10 m/s² (standard for competitive exams)
- h = 20 m
PE = 0.5 × 10 × 20 = 100 J
Common mistake: using mass as 500 (instead of 0.5 kg) or g = 5, which gives 50 J. Always convert grams to kilograms before substituting.
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