When an 6-kg object increases its potential energy by 540 J, approximately how has its position changed?

a. It has risen vertically 9 m.
b. It has fallen vertically 9 m.
c. It has risen vertically 90 m.
d. It has moved horizontally 90 m.


Answer: c. It has risen vertically 90 m.

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