A ball is above the ground and rising with a speed of

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

A 3 kg3\,\text{kg} ball is 4 m4\,\text{m} above the ground and rising with a speed of 6 m/s6\,\text{m/s}. Take g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2. Calculate its total mechanical energy at this instant.

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