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The formula for kinetic energy is $KE = rac{1}{2}mv^3$.
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Gravitational potential energy depends on an object's mass, height above the ground, and the acceleration due to gravity.
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Mechanical energy is defined as the sum of kinetic energy and elastic potential energy in a system.
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The formula for elastic potential energy is $PE = rac{1}{2}kx^2$, where $k$ is the spring constant and $x$ is the displacement from equilibrium.
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A car with a mass of 1000 kg moving at 20 m/s has a kinetic energy of 300,000 J.
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In a closed system, the total mechanical energy changes if non-conservative forces are present.
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The gravitational potential energy of a 10 kg object at a height of 5 m is 490.5 J.
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The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.81 m/s² on the surface of the Earth.
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Study Notes
Types of Energy
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Kinetic Energy (KE):
- Defined as the energy of an object in motion.
- Formula: ( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 )
- ( m ) = mass of the object (kg)
- ( v ) = velocity of the object (m/s)
- Examples: Moving cars, flying baseballs, flowing water.
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Potential Energy (PE):
- Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.
- Types of Potential Energy:
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Gravitational Potential Energy:
- Related to an object's height above the ground.
- Formula: ( PE = mgh )
- ( m ) = mass (kg)
- ( g ) = acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)
- ( h ) = height above a reference point (m)
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Elastic Potential Energy:
- Energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.
- Example: Springs and rubber bands.
- Formula: ( PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 )
- ( k ) = spring constant (N/m)
- ( x ) = displacement from the equilibrium position (m)
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Gravitational Potential Energy:
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Mechanical Energy:
- The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.
- Represents the total energy of an object due to its motion and position.
Calculating Energy
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Kinetic Energy Calculation:
- Use the formula ( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 ).
- Example: A car with a mass of 1000 kg moving at 20 m/s.
- ( KE = \frac{1}{2} \times 1000 , \text{kg} \times (20 , \text{m/s})^2 = 200,000 , \text{J} )
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Potential Energy Calculation:
- Use the formula for gravitational potential energy ( PE = mgh ).
- Example: A 10 kg object at a height of 5 m.
- ( PE = 10 , \text{kg} \times 9.81 , \text{m/s}^2 \times 5 , \text{m} = 490.5 , \text{J} )
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Elastic Potential Energy Calculation:
- Use the formula ( PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 ).
- Example: A spring with a spring constant of 200 N/m compressed by 0.1 m.
- ( PE = \frac{1}{2} \times 200 , \text{N/m} \times (0.1 , \text{m})^2 = 1 , \text{J} )
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Conservation of Energy:
- In a closed system, the total mechanical energy remains constant if only conservative forces are acting.
- ( KE_{\text{initial}} + PE_{\text{initial}} = KE_{\text{final}} + PE_{\text{final}} )
Types of Energy
- Kinetic Energy (KE): Energy of an object in motion, calculated with the formula ( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 ), where ( m ) is the mass (kg) and ( v ) is the velocity (m/s).
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Potential Energy (PE): Energy stored due to an object's position. Key types include:
- Gravitational Potential Energy: Related to the height above ground, calculated by ( PE = mgh ) where ( g ) is 9.81 m/s² and ( h ) is the height (m).
- Elastic Potential Energy: Stored in objects that can stretch or compress, calculated as ( PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 ) with ( k ) being the spring constant (N/m) and ( x ) the displacement from equilibrium (m).
- Mechanical Energy: Total energy in a system as the sum of kinetic and potential energy, representing the energy due to motion and position.
Calculating Energy
- Kinetic Energy Calculation: For a car with mass 1000 kg moving at 20 m/s, ( KE ) calculates to 200,000 J using ( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 ).
- Gravitational Potential Energy Calculation: For a 10 kg object at 5 m height, ( PE ) computes to 490.5 J using ( PE = mgh ).
- Elastic Potential Energy Calculation: For a spring with a spring constant of 200 N/m compressed by 0.1 m, ( PE ) equals 1 J via ( PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 ).
- Conservation of Energy: In closed systems, mechanical energy is constant under conservative forces, as represented by the equation ( KE_{\text{initial}} + PE_{\text{initial}} = KE_{\text{final}} + PE_{\text{final}} ).
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Test your knowledge on kinetic and potential energy, including formulas and examples. Explore the various types of potential energy, such as gravitational and elastic potential energy. This quiz will reinforce your understanding of energy concepts in physics.
