Answer to Question #72436 in Physics for Jeanette Olazaba

Question #72436

A 5000 kg elephant is sitting on the jungle floor. What is the potential energy of the elephant

Expert's answer

Potential energy value depends on the zero level chosen. Thus, if jungle floor is assumed to be zero level, thus the potential energy of the elephant is zero:
E=mg∆h=mg(0)=0 J.

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