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What type of energy does the 1 kg vehicle primarily have at the start of its descent?
What type of energy does the 1 kg vehicle primarily have at the start of its descent?
When the vehicle's kinetic energy is fully transferred to the spring, which of the following statements is true regarding the system's energy?
When the vehicle's kinetic energy is fully transferred to the spring, which of the following statements is true regarding the system's energy?
Which equation correctly calculates the kinetic energy of the vehicle as it moves at a certain speed?
Which equation correctly calculates the kinetic energy of the vehicle as it moves at a certain speed?
If the spring constant is represented by 'k', which scenario would lead to maximum elastic potential energy in the spring?
If the spring constant is represented by 'k', which scenario would lead to maximum elastic potential energy in the spring?
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What will happen to the total energy of the system if friction is introduced during the vehicle's movement?
What will happen to the total energy of the system if friction is introduced during the vehicle's movement?
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Study Notes
Roller Coaster Example
- A roller coaster is a type of amusement ride where people are transported on a track that has ups and downs. This example involves a 1kg vehicle (assume a small car).
- The vehicle is initially at a height (2m above the ground) and it is moving with kinetic energy.
- The vehicle's potential energy changes to kinetic energy as it speeds up and falls down.
- When the vehicle hits a spring, the kinetic energy is converted to elastic potential energy in the spring; in other words, the vehicle slows down and compresses the spring.
- The conservation of energy principle is illustrated in this example.
Spring Energy
- A spring has elastic potential energy.
- The formula for elastic potential energy is PE = ½ kx². Where:
- PE = elastic potential energy
- k = spring constant
- x = displacement from equilibrium position
- The formula for kinetic energy is KE = ½ mv². Where:
- KE = kinetic energy
- m = mass
- v = velocity
- All forms of energy are related by the Law of Conservation of Energy
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of energy transformation in a roller coaster example, including kinetic and potential energy. It also covers the elastic potential energy of springs using the relevant formulas. Test your understanding of the conservation of energy with practical applications.
