Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - General Problems - Page 167: 74

Answer

4.41 m.

Work Step by Step

Call the initial height y = 0. The rock starts with 80.0 J of kinetic energy. At the end, the 1.85-kg rock will have 80.0 J of potential energy and no kinetic energy. mgh = 80.0 J Solve for h = 4.41 m.
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