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A 0.302-kg coffee mug rests on a table top 0.740 meters above the floor.
A) What is the potential energy of the mug with respect to the floor?
B) What is the potential energy with respect to the counter top 1.100 meters above the floor? I need to see each step and formula to solve this question.

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The solution provides detailed explanations on the the concept of potential energy and also includes step-by-step calculations required.

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a) Potential energy =mgh=0.302*9.81*0.74=2.19(J)

b) The distance from the table with respect ...

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