Here's why:
* Gravitational Potential Energy: Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position relative to a reference point. In this case, the reference point is the ground.
* Height and Potential Energy: The higher an object is above the ground, the more potential energy it has. This is because gravity has the potential to do more work on the object as it falls.
Since the rock on the 600m cliff is higher than the rock on the 200m cliff, it has more potential energy.
Formula:
The formula for gravitational potential energy is:
* PE = mgh
Where:
* PE = Potential energy
* m = Mass of the object
* g = Acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²)
* h = Height above the reference point
