Formula:
GPE = mgh
Where:
* m = mass (in kilograms)
* g = acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²)
* h = height (in meters)
Calculation:
* m = 742 kg
* g = 9.8 m/s²
* h = 5 m
GPE = (742 kg) * (9.8 m/s²) * (5 m)
GPE = 36,406 Joules (J)
Therefore, the gravitational potential energy of the wrecking ball at 5 meters above ground is approximately 36,406 Joules.
