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In a practical investigation, a ball is dropped from a height of 5 meters. If the ball has a mass of 2 kg, calculate the gravitational potential energy at the start of the drop. Use the equation Ep = m x g x h, where g = 9.8 N/kg.

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Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

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In a practical investigation, a ball is dropped from a height of 5 meters. If the ball has a mass of 2 kg, calculate the gravitational potential energy at the start of the drop. Use the equation Ep = m x g x h, where g = 9.8 N/kg.

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