Answer:
647.19 J
Explanation:
By the conservation of energy, the potential energy when you toss the orange is converted to kinetic energy when it hits the sidewalk, so
Ef = Ei
KE = PE
KE = mgh
Where m is the mass, g is 9.8 m/s², and h is the height of the Tower. Replacing m by 0.13 kg and h by 508 meters, we get
KE = (0.13kg)(9.8 m/s²)(508 m)
KE = 647.19 J
So, the orange would have 647.19 J of kinetic energy when it hits the sidewalk.
