Answer:
Answer: B. 196 J
• potential energy is calculated from the formula:
[tex]{ \tt{p.e = mgh}}[/tex]
• m = 10 kg
• g = 9.81 m/s²
• h = 2m
→ Substitute:
[tex]{ \tt{p.e = (10) \times (2) \times (9.81)}} \\ \\ → \: { \boxed{ \tt{potential \: energy = 196.2 \: \: joules}}}[/tex]