A2.00 kg ball is attached to a ceiling by a string. the distance from the ceiling to the center of the ball is 1.00 m, and the height of the room is 3.00 m. what is the gravitational potential energy associated with the ball relative to each of the following? (a) the ceiling (b) the floor (c) a point at the same elevation as the ball

Explanation:

Mass of ball, m = 2 kg

Acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.81 m/s²

Height of ball from ground = 3 - 1 = 2 m

Potential energy, PE = mgh

Potential energy of ball, PE = 2 x 9.81 x 2 = 39.24 J

a) Potential energy of ball at ceiling = 2 x 9.81 x 3 = 58.86 J

Potential energy of ball relative to ceiling = 58.86 - 39.24 = 19.62 J

b) Potential energy of ball at floor = 2 x 9.81 x 0 = 0 J

Potential energy of ball relative to floor = 39.24 - 0 = 39.24 J

c) Potential energy of ball at same elevation = 2 x 9.81 x 2 = 39.24 J

Potential energy of ball relative to same elevation = 39.24 - 39.24 = 0 J

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