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The term 'conservation of energy' means that the total amount of energy in a system isolated from the rest of the universe remains constant.
The term 'conservation of energy' means that the total amount of energy in a system isolated from the rest of the universe remains constant.
True
Efficiency is a measure of the ratio of work done to work available.
Efficiency is a measure of the ratio of work done to work available.
True
At what point in its swing is kinetic energy a maximum?
At what point in its swing is kinetic energy a maximum?
At what point in its swing is potential energy a maximum?
At what point in its swing is potential energy a maximum?
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Where is the value of kinetic energy equal to zero?
Where is the value of kinetic energy equal to zero?
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Where is potential energy equal to zero?
Where is potential energy equal to zero?
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If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at B?
If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at B?
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If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at C?
If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at C?
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If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at D?
If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at D?
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If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at E?
If potential energy at point A is 12 joules, what is the potential energy at E?
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Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at B?
Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at B?
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Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at C?
Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at C?
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Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at D?
Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at D?
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Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at E?
Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at E?
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Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at A?
Using the law of conservation of energy, what is the kinetic energy at A?
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Choose the correct general statement concerning the total potential and kinetic energy at any point along the arc of the swing.
Choose the correct general statement concerning the total potential and kinetic energy at any point along the arc of the swing.
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As the pendulum swings from point A to Point E, what will happen to the values for potential and kinetic energy?
As the pendulum swings from point A to Point E, what will happen to the values for potential and kinetic energy?
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Calculate the potential energy of the rock before it is released.
Calculate the potential energy of the rock before it is released.
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What is its kinetic energy before it is released?
What is its kinetic energy before it is released?
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Calculate the approximate speed with which the rock hits the ground.
Calculate the approximate speed with which the rock hits the ground.
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Was the mass of the object needed to calculate the approximate speed with which the rock hits the ground?
Was the mass of the object needed to calculate the approximate speed with which the rock hits the ground?
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Why do all objects hit with the same velocity (ignoring air resistance) if dropped from the same height?
Why do all objects hit with the same velocity (ignoring air resistance) if dropped from the same height?
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Study Notes
Conservation of Energy Overview
- Conservation of energy states that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant, though it may change forms (e.g., potential to kinetic energy).
- Efficiency quantifies the ratio of useful work output to the total work input, expressing how much of the energy is effectively utilized.
Kinetic and Potential Energy Distribution
- Kinetic energy is highest at point E during the swing of a pendulum.
- Potential energy peaks at point A, where it is at its maximum.
- Kinetic energy is zero at point A and potentially at other points depending on the height.
Potential Energy Calculations
- When potential energy at point A is 12 joules:
- At point B, potential energy is 9 joules.
- At point C, potential energy is 6 joules.
- At point D, potential energy is 3 joules.
- At point E, potential energy is 0 joules.
Kinetic Energy Calculations
- Using the conservation of energy principle:
- Kinetic energy at point B is 3 joules.
- Kinetic energy at point C is 6 joules.
- Kinetic energy at point D is 9 joules.
- Kinetic energy at point E is 12 joules.
- Kinetic energy at point A is 0 joules.
Total Energy in the System
- The total potential and kinetic energy at any point along the pendulum swing remains constant at 12 joules, affirming the conservation of total mechanical energy.
Energy Transformation During Pendulum Swing
- As the pendulum moves from point A to E:
- Kinetic energy increases from 0 joules at point A to 12 joules at point E.
- Potential energy decreases from 12 joules at point A to 0 joules at point E.
Potential Energy of a Falling Object
- For an object, such as a rock, potential energy can be calculated using the formula PE = mgh (mass × gravitational acceleration × height).
- An example calculation yields a potential energy of 3.1 x 10^4 joules before release.
Kinetic Energy Just Before Impact
- Kinetic energy of the rock just before hitting the ground is 0 joules at release, as it is not in motion prior to being dropped.
Speed Calculation on Impact
- The speed of the rock upon impact is approximately 79 meters per second, calculated based on conservation laws and gravitational effects.
Mass Independence in Falling Objects
- The acceleration due to gravity affects all objects equally, meaning the mass does not influence the speed of descent in a vacuum, allowing different weights dropped from the same height to strike the ground simultaneously at the same speed.
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