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An equation for potential energy states U=mgh. If U is in joules (J), with m in kg, h in m, and g in

m/s2m/s^2

, find the combination of SI base units that are equivalent to joules.

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Given: \textbf{Given: }

The potential energy is given by the following relation U=mghU = m g h. According to SI units. The potential energy is in joules. The mass is in kilograms. The height is in meters. As we know the gravitational field of the earth gg is in  m/s2\mathrm{~m/s^{2}}.

Required: \textbf{Required: }

Finding the SI units which equivalent to joules.

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