Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy
 

Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy problem 22


  • A stone of mass is thrown horizontally from the top of a cliff with a speed of , as illustrated in the figure below.




    The initial height of the stone above the level of the sea is . Air resistance may be neglected.

    • Calculate the change in gravitational potential energy of the stone as a result of falling through .


    • Calculate the total kinetic energy of the stone as it reaches the sea.


  • Use your answer in (a)(ii) to show that the speed of the stone as it hits the water is approximately .


 

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