The squirrel is sitting at a height of 7.35 m.
The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position is called potential energy.
If the squirrel has a mass m and if it sits at a height h then, the potential energy E of the squirrel is given by,
[tex] E=mgh [/tex]
here, g is the acceleration due to gravity.
Given:
[tex] m=0.5 kg;E=36 J [/tex]
Take the value of acceleration due to gravity [tex] g=9.8 m/s^2 [/tex]
Rewrite the equation for energy in terms of h.
[tex] h=\frac{E}{mg} [/tex]
Substitute the given values and calculate the value of h.
[tex] h=\frac{E}{mg} \\ =\frac{36 J}{(0.5 kg)(9.8 m/s^2)} \\ =7.35 m [/tex]
The squirrel is at a height of 7.35 m
