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What other information is needed to find the ball's potential energy?
What other information is needed to find the ball's potential energy?
- The volume and height the ball reaches
- The volume and shape of the ball
- Acceleration due to gravity and the height the ball reaches (correct)
- Acceleration due to gravity and the shape of the ball
If the kinetic and potential energy in a system are equal, then the potential energy increases. What happens as a result?
If the kinetic and potential energy in a system are equal, then the potential energy increases. What happens as a result?
- Stored energy decreases
- Energy of motion decreases (correct)
- Total energy decreases
- Total energy increases
What is the kinetic energy of a car moving at 12 m/s with a mass of 600 kg? (Formula: KE = 1/2 mv^2)
What is the kinetic energy of a car moving at 12 m/s with a mass of 600 kg? (Formula: KE = 1/2 mv^2)
43,200 J
Which conclusion is best supported by the given information? If Tyrone stands at the top of the same ramp, his potential energy will be:
Which conclusion is best supported by the given information? If Tyrone stands at the top of the same ramp, his potential energy will be:
The kinetic energy of a ball with a mass of 0.5 kg and a velocity of 10 m/s is ________ J. (Formula: KE = 1/2 mv^2)
The kinetic energy of a ball with a mass of 0.5 kg and a velocity of 10 m/s is ________ J. (Formula: KE = 1/2 mv^2)
Which statement best compares potential and kinetic energy?
Which statement best compares potential and kinetic energy?
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Study Notes
Potential Energy
- To calculate the potential energy of an object like a basketball, two critical pieces of information are required: acceleration due to gravity and the height the ball reaches.
- Potential energy is influenced by factors such as mass, height, and the gravitational pull acting on the object.
Kinetic Energy
- When kinetic energy and potential energy in a system are equal, an increase in potential energy leads to a decrease in energy of motion, also known as kinetic energy.
- Kinetic energy can be calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.
Energy Calculations
- A car with a mass of 600 kg moving at 12 m/s has a kinetic energy of 43,200 J.
- A ball with a mass of 0.5 kg traveling at 10 m/s has a kinetic energy of 25 J.
Comparative Analysis of Energy Types
- When assessing potential energy, height is a significant factor; for instance, if Tyrone stands on a 2 m ramp, his potential energy will exceed that of Ella, who is on a 1.5 m ramp, despite the weight difference.
- Only kinetic energy increases with an increase in an object's velocity, while potential energy may decrease when an object's height increases.
Key Differences
- Potential energy is generally higher when an object is elevated, while kinetic energy is related to an object’s speed.
- An object's kinetic energy will not always surpass its potential energy; the relationship varies based on the object's height and mass.
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