When an 6-kg object increases its potential energy by 540 J, approximately how has its position changed?

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The increase in potential energy is given by the formula PE = mgh, where m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the change in height or position. Rearranging this formula gives h = PE/(mg) = 540 J / (6 kg x 9.8 m/s^2) = 9 meters. Therefore, the object has risen vertically by 9 meters, so the correct choice is A.

When an 6-Kg Object Increases Its Potential Energy by 540