An object of mass 20 kg is raised vertically through a distance of 8.0 m above ground level. Using g = 10 m/s² what is the potential energy of this object at this position?

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Potential energy = mgh 
Where m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h = height 
Plugging in the values, 
Potential energy = (20 kg) x (10 m/s^2) x (8.0 m) = 1600 J 
Therefore, the answer is D (1600 J).

An Object of Mass 20 Kg Is Raised Vertically Through