What Is the Gravitational Potential Energy of a Car on a 10-Degree Hill?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the gravitational potential energy of a 1000 kg car at the top of a 10-degree hill. The height of the hill is determined to be approximately 8.816 meters using the formula Height = 50 * Tan 10. The potential energy is then calculated using the formula PE = Mgh, resulting in approximately 86,484.96 joules. The calculations are confirmed as correct by another participant. The thread emphasizes the importance of accurate height and mass in potential energy calculations.
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Car has a mass of 1000 kg its at a the top of a 10 degree hill. so if you were to draw a triangle the the base of the triangle would be 50 M in length as well.

a)what is it gravitational potential energy relative to the bottom of the hill?

Height = 50 * Tan 10
= 8.816

Potential energy =Mgh=1000 x 9.81 x 8.816 m=86484.96 J is this right?
 
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hi tica86! :wink:
tica86 said:
Car has a mass of 1000 kg its at a the top of a 10 degree hill. so if you were to draw a triangle the the base of the triangle would be 50 M in length as well.

a)what is it gravitational potential energy relative to the bottom of the hill?

Height = 50 * Tan 10
= 8.816

Potential energy =Mgh=1000 x 9.81 x 8.816 m=86484.96 J is this right?

looks ok! :smile:

(is something worrying you about it?)
 

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