In a volcanic eruption, 4 km3 of a mountain with a density of 1600 kg/m3 was...

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In a volcanic eruption, 4 km³ of a mountain with a density of 1600 kg/m³ was lifted an average height of 490 m.

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(a) How much energy in joules was released in this eruption?

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