Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy
 

Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy problem 25


A ball of mass is thrown at an angle with respect to the horizontal (see the figure below). A of work is done when the ball is thrown. We assume that the air resistance is negligible.


  • What is the initial velocity of the ball?

  • What is the minimum kinetic energy of the ball?

  • What is the maximum potential energy of the ball?

  • How high does the ball reach during the flight?


Parabola: path of the throw


 

material editor: Ebenezer Famadewa