Question

in which position would an object have a greater amount of potential energy? a resting on the ground b on top of a 3 m ladder c hanging 20 m from the ground d in the hand of a person 1 m off the ground

Explanation:

The gravitational - potential energy of an object is given by the formula $U = mgh$, where $m$ is the mass of the object, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $h$ is the height above the ground. Assuming the mass of the object is constant, the greater the height $h$, the greater the potential energy. Among the given options, the object hanging 20 m from the ground has the greatest height.

Answer:

C. hanging 20 m from the ground