What amount of heat is released upon impact of an inelastic body weighing 50 kg that fell from a height of 4 m?

To solve this problem, we will use the energy conservation law, since in this case, all potential energy is converted into heat:
mgh = Q
Q = 50 * 10 * 4 = 2000J



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