The potential energy of an object is given by the equation:
Potential Energy = mass * acceleration due to gravity * height
Given:
Mass (m) = 4 kg
Height (h) = 5 m
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s^2 (approximate value on Earth)
Calculating the potential energy:
Potential Energy = 4 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 5 m
Potential Energy = 196 J
Therefore, the potential energy of the object at the top (5 meters high) is 196 Joules.