Determine the gravitational potential energy

Reference no: EM13711719

Solve the given questions:

Question 1: Determine the gravitational potential energy, in kJ, of 2 m³ of liquid water at an elevation of 30 m above the surface of Earth. The acceleration of gravity is constant at 9.7 m/s2 and the density of the water is uniform at 1000 kg/m³.

Question 2: Determine the change in gravitational potential energy as the elevation decreases by 15 m.

Please show all intermediate steps and formulas for above questions.

Reference no: EM13711719

Questions Cloud

How much elastic potential energy did the son add : A ring is attached at the center of the underside of a trampoline. How much elastic potential energy did the son add

What is the minimum angle the string can make : A 970-g rock is whirled in a horizontal circle at the end of a 1.6-m-long string. If the breaking strength of the string is 100N, What's the minimum angle the string can make with the horizontal

Determine coefficient of performance for this refrigerator : Consider a refrigerator that accepts 15 kW of heat in the evaporator and rejects 19.76 kW of heat from the condenser. The compressor requires an input of 5 kW of power and loses 0.24 kW of heat. Determine the coefficient of performance for this refri..

How far apart are the minima : If one shines a laser with wavelength Î» = 650 nm through a single slit of width a = 0.04 mm, How far apart are the minima

Determine the gravitational potential energy : Determine the gravitational potential energy, in kJ, of 2 m3 of liquid water at an elevation of 30 m above the surface of Earth

Brayton cycle refrigeration system uses air as working fluid : A reverse Brayton cycle refrigeration system uses air as the working fluid. The turbine and compressor operate ideally, and regeneration (recuperation) is used in the cycle. The pressure ratio is 5. Air enters the compressor at 12.5 psia, 70°F. After..

Carbon-containing gas diffuses under surface of steel shaft : A 5mm thick sheet of palladium with a cross sectional area of 0.2m^2 is used as a steady-state diffusion membrane in order to purify H2.The H2 concentration on the high pressure side of the sheet (i.e., the impure H2) is 1.5kg/m3 and that at the low ..

What is difference between business and systems integration : Explain why it is important for managers at all levels to be involved with decisions regarding the use and implementation of information system.

Evaluate the shortest distance in which car can stop safely : A car has a mass of 1500 kg. If the driver applies the brakes while on a gravel road, What is the shortest distance in which the car can stop safely

User Account

All Pages