Answer:
The potential energy of the hiker is [tex]1.13\times 10^6\ J[/tex].
Explanation:
Given that,
Mass of the hiker, m = 61 kg
Height above sea level, h = 1900 m
We need to find the potential energy associated with a 61-kg hiker atop New Hampshire's Mount Washington. The potential energy is given by :
[tex]E=mgh[/tex]
g is the acceleration due to gravity
[tex]E=61\ kg\times 9.8\ m/s^2\times 1900\ m\\\\E=1.13\times 10^6\ J[/tex]
So, the potential energy of the hiker is [tex]1.13\times 10^6\ J[/tex]. Hence, this is the required solution.
