Potential Energy of 6kg Box Sliding Down 17m Incline

[the_d]

A 6 kg box slides down a long, frictionless
incline of angle 34 degrees. It starts from rest at time
t = 0 at the top of the incline at a height 17 m
above the ground.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s^2 :
What is the original potential energy of
the box relative to the ground?

i just don't know what to do with the angle. the formula is U = mgy, but where does the angle come into play?

 

[asrodan]

I've seen many questions where unnecessary information is given. It's just another way questions can test your knowledge.

 

[the_d]

I've seen many questions where unnecessary information is given. It's just another way questions can test your knowledge.

u were right