The gravitational potential energy associated with the plane is 2.36 x [tex]10^{5}[/tex] J
Gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.
It is given by P.E = mgh
where m = mass
g= acceleration due to gravity
h = height of the object
Here,
h = 1.45km = 1450 m
P.E = 3.36 x [tex]10^{9}[/tex] J
g = 9.8m/[tex]s^{2}[/tex]
therefore, m = P.E/ gh = (3.36 x [tex]10^{9}[/tex]s J)/ 9.8 x 1450
m = 2.36 x [tex]10^{5}[/tex]
Hence mass of the airplane is 2.36 x [tex]10^{5}[/tex]
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