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Apr 10, 2018 · Zero It really has to do with the reference point of where the ball is and where the ground is. Taking what we have here we can use the equation PE=mgh And plug in the numbers for mass gravity and the height PE=(3.0)(9.81)(0m) The zero height means that the ball has no potential energy.

Jul 25, 2017 · 147150 Joules Assuming no friction between the roller coaster car and the hill, and neglecting air resistance, the kinetic energy the roller coaster car would have at the bottom of the hill would be equal to its gravitational potential energy at the top of the hill, by conservation of energy. At the top of the hill, the roller coaster car only contains potential energy as it is …

Nov 5, 2015 · PE:KE= 1:1.25 KE=1/2mv^2 PE=mgh @P: (1/2mv^2)/(mgh)=5 :.(v^2)/(2gh)=5 " "color(red)((1)) The velocity is now halved but h remains the same so we can write: ((v/2)^2 ...

Dec 15, 2017 · The potential energy of the person is 1470 joules You calculate gravitational potential energy with the formula PE=mgh where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration of gravity (also known as the strength of the gravitational field) and h is the height of the object above some point that you have chosen to be zero PE (usually the lowest point that the object …

Jan 19, 2016 · Given also is that initial velocity is towards the x axis only. Therefore, at any location x, speed =sqrt (v_x^2+v_y^2) =sqrt (18^2+v_y^2) Inspection reveals that y component of velocity is created due to change of PE=mgh, in to KE=1/2 m v^2. At any point x Initial PE=mgh=PE(x)+KE(x) Considering only the y component of velocity of the car.

Mar 26, 2017 · PE = -9.81 N Potential Energy based upon the gravitational force in calculated by the equation PE = mgh ...

Dec 23, 2016 · U_g=7.5J Gravitational potential energy is given as U_g=mgh where m is the mass of the object, h is the object's height above the ground (surface of the earth), and g is the free-fall acceleration constant, 9.8m/s^2. We're given the weight of the hat, however, not the mass. The weight of a stationary object is given as the force of gravity acting upon it, which is …

Feb 26, 2018 · At the top of the ramp the car will have Potential Energy (PE). By raising the car to the top of the ramp you create Potential Energy (PE) for the car to be pulled down by the force of gravity. Potential Energy in this case is determined by the mass of the vehicle being affected by the gravitational force based on the height. PE = mass x gravity x height For instance a 100 …

Apr 9, 2018 · 7.5 J PE =mgh Since F=mg in this case PE= Fh PE= 5 N*1.5 m= 7.5 J. A hat that weighs 5 newtons is hanging from a hook 1.5 meters above the floor. how much gravitational potential energy does the hat have?