A block is moving on a frictionless track with a speed of at a height of above the ground
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A 2.0kg block is moving on a frictionless track with a speed of 6m/s at a height of 5.0m above the ground. Take g=9.8m/s2.
(i) Calculate the kinetic energy of the block at this position.
(ii) Calculate its potential energy with respect to the ground.
(iii) Determine its total mechanical energy at that instant.