Gr 10 Physical Sciences Ch 17: Conservation of mechanical energy
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What is the fundamental principle that applies to all types of energy?

  • Energy can only be converted from potential to kinetic
  • Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only change from one form to another (correct)
  • Energy can be created or destroyed
  • Energy can only be converted from mechanical to kinetic

What is the unit symbol for mechanical energy?

  • kg
  • J (correct)
  • s
  • m

What is the formula for mechanical energy?

  • E_M = E_P + E_K (correct)
  • E_M = E_P - E_K
  • E_M = E_P × E_K
  • E_M = E_P / E_K

What is the condition for the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy to be applicable?

<p>In the absence of dissipative forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

<p>E_P = mgh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

<p>E_K = ½mv² (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy?

<p>It simplifies the analysis of systems by allowing us to focus on the energy states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is conserved in a closed system without dissipative forces?

<p>Mechanical energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy in problem-solving?

<p>It helps us focus on the energy states rather than the detailed path taken by objects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a closed system, what happens to the mechanical energy in the presence of dissipative forces?

<p>It decreases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the total mechanical energy and the sum of kinetic and potential energies?

<p>The total mechanical energy is equal to the sum of kinetic and potential energies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is conserved in a closed system without dissipative forces, according to the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy?

<p>The total mechanical energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the transformation of mechanical energy from one form to another in a closed system?

<p>Mechanical energy remains unchanged. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy crucial in understanding physical phenomena?

<p>It simplifies the analysis of systems by focusing on energy states. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for the total mechanical energy to remain constant?

<p>The system must be closed with no external forces acting. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy relate to the concept of energy?

<p>It states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy to be applicable in a system?

<p>There are no external dissipative forces acting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation between the total mechanical energy and the sum of kinetic and potential energies?

<p>The total mechanical energy is equal to the sum of kinetic and potential energies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the mechanical energy in a closed system without dissipative forces?

<p>It remains constant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the transformation of mechanical energy from one form to another in a closed system?

<p>Energy is conserved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy crucial in understanding physical phenomena?

<p>It simplifies the analysis of systems by allowing us to focus on the energy states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy in problem-solving?

<p>It makes the problem simpler (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the mechanical energy at two different positions in a closed system without dissipative forces?

<p>It remains the same (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy?

<p>Energy can only be transformed from one form to another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 2 kg object is projected upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 10 m/s. If the air resistance is negligible, what is the total mechanical energy of the object at the highest point?

<p>100 J (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 5 kg object is moving with a velocity of 5 m/s on a horizontal surface. If the frictional force is 10 N, what is the rate of change of mechanical energy?

<p>-50 J/s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 10 kg object is lifted from the ground to a height of 10 m. If the gravitational potential energy at the ground is zero, what is the total mechanical energy of the object at the height?

<p>980 J (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 2 kg object is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s on a horizontal surface. If the frictional force is 5 N, what is the time it takes for the mechanical energy to reduce to half?

<p>4 s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 5 kg object is projected upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. If the air resistance is negligible, what is the ratio of kinetic energy to potential energy at the highest point?

<p>0:1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 10 kg object is moving with a velocity of 5 m/s on a horizontal surface. If the frictional force is 10 N, what is the percentage decrease in mechanical energy per second?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 2 kg object is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s on a horizontal surface. If the frictional force is 5 N, what is the distance it travels before the mechanical energy reduces to half?

<p>40 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 5 kg object is lifted from the ground to a height of 20 m. If the gravitational potential energy at the ground is zero, what is the percentage increase in mechanical energy?

<p>100% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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