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The lowest point in Death Valley is 85 m below sea level.
Chapter 10, Problem 2E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 2E
The lowest point in Death Valley is 85 m below sea level. The summit of nearby Mt. Whitney has an elevation of 4420 m. What is the change in potential energy of an energetic 65 kg hiker who makes it from the floor of Death Valley to the top of Mt. Whitney?
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QUESTION:
Problem 2E
The lowest point in Death Valley is 85 m below sea level. The summit of nearby Mt. Whitney has an elevation of 4420 m. What is the change in potential energy of an energetic 65 kg hiker who makes it from the floor of Death Valley to the top of Mt. Whitney?
ANSWER:
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We need to find out the change in potential energy of the hiker.