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JAMB Physics 2018 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 38 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A body of mass 5kg is held at a height of 10m above the ground, what is the potential energy?

  • A. 1000J
  • B. 600J
  • C. 500JCorrect
  • D. 250J

Explanation

P.E = mgh = 5×10×10 = 500J (using g=10ms⁻²).

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