Calculate Total Energy for v=1.5, h=300mm, m=5kg

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Homework Statement


v = 1.5
h = 300mm
Mass = 5 kg

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The Attempt at a Solution


Using the potential and kinetic equation formulae:
PE = mgh
KE = 0.5mv^2

Total Energy = PE + KE
Ended up with 20.33 J
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