Answer:
(B) 1.23 x 10⁴ J
Explanation:
Given;
radius of the sphere, r = 7.0 m
diameter of the sphere, d = 2r = 14.0 m
mass of the person sitting on the sphere, m = 90.0 kg
The gravitational potential energy of the person is given by;
P.E = mgh
where;
g is acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²
h is the height above the ground level = d = 14.0 m
P.E = mgh
P.E = (90)(9.8)(14)
P.E = 12348 J
P.E = 1.2348 x 10⁴ J
Therefore, the gravitational potential energy of the person is 1.2348 x 10⁴ J
