Question:
The lowest point in Death Valley is 85 m below sea level
Last updated: 7/31/2022
The lowest point in Death Valley is 85 m below sea level. The summit of nearby Mt. Whitney has an elevation 4420 m above sea level. What is the change in potential energy of an energetic 66 kg hiker who makes it from the floor of Death Valley to the top of Mt. Whitney? Express your answer with the appropriate units.