Explanation
Gravitational Potential energy, $$W = mgh$$
$$h=$$ vertical displacement $$=5\ m$$
$$m =$$ Mass of object $$= 40\ Kg$$
$$g =$$ Acceleration due to gravity $$= 9.8\ ms^{-2}$$
$$Kinetic $$ $$ Energy$$ = $$Loss$$ $$in$$ $$PE$$= $$40 \times 5 \times 9.8= 1960\ J$$
For half way down$$=\dfrac{1960}{2}= 980\ J$$
At this point i.e. half way object has an equal amount of potential and kinetic energy.
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