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    What is the gravitational potential energy of the box relative to the floor?

    Whoops, I meant Eg = mgh
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    What is the gravitational potential energy of the box relative to the floor?

    Homework Statement An 18.5kg box is slid up a 5.6m long ramp that makes an angle of 33 degrees with the floor. What is the gravitational potential energy of the box relative to the floor? Homework Equations Ek = 1/2mv2 The Attempt at a Solution My teacher gave me an answer of 550J, but I'm...