Calculating Potential and Kinetic Energy

Calculating Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An 2 kg apple is hanging in a tree, 3 m off the ground. What is the gravitational potential energy (gravity = 9.8 m/s2) of the apple?

Back

58.8 J

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gravitational potential energy depends on the strength of gravity, ________ and ________ of the object.

Back

height and mass

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate the potential energy of a 20 kg clock at the top of a 45m high tower. (g=9.8 m/s²)

Back

8820 J

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the gravitational potential energy of an 85 kg mountain climber at the summit of a 6267 m volcano?

Back

5,220,411 J

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Between a bowling ball and a soccer ball, which one has more kinetic energy and why?

Back

A bowling ball because it has more mass.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A cheetah with a mass of 47 kg runs at a speed of 31 m/s. What is the cheetah’s kinetic energy?

Back

22,583.5 J

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A polar bear has an average mass of 500 kg. If its maximum kinetic energy is 60500 J, what is its top speed?

Back

242 m/s

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