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The potential energy of the mass of the sky diver is transformed into kinetic energy during the free fall. The kinetic energy of the free fall is transformed into kinetic energy and heat of the air when the parachute is deployed.
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∙ 14y agoYou multiply mgh (mass x gravity x height). In SI units, use kg for mass, meter for height, and 9.8 meters per second square for gravitation. Energy will be in Joule.
However, the available energy at the bottom will probably be less than theorectical because air friction will place a limit on velocity, which places a limit on the kinetic energy that was traded from potential energy. We call this terminal velocity. It is about 120MPH.
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∙ 13y agoHe (or she) has potential energy because of the height above the earth at the start of the jump. Also at the start of the jump he has kinetic energy corresponding to the speed of the plane, but this will be only in the horizontal direction assuming the plane is flying level. During the fall he gains kinetic energy and loses potential energy, so that at impact on the earth's surface the potential is zero.
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∙ 13y agoThe sky diver so no vertical kinetic energy in the plane and all potential energy.
In mid-air he has both potential and kinetic as he is moving causing kinetic but above the ground (has height) so also has potential.
Just before he hits the ground he has all kinetic energy an no potential energy.
Once he hits the ground he has not height or speed so he has neither. It is basically a conversion from potential to kinetic it is not either one of the other.
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∙ 11y agoThey are falling, aren't they? So, they have kinetic energy.
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∙ 11y agokinetic energy
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∙ 12y agoKinetic
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What type of energy is kinetic and potential?
Kinetic and potential energy are types of mechanical energy.
Can objects mechanical energy be equal to its gravitational potential energy?
Yes. Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy; this includes gravitational potential energy.
Does a water fall have kinetic energy?
Yes, it does. Kinetic energy is energy in motion. If you have a waterfall, the energy within it is constantly being moved. If it were perhaps a waterfall that was frozen over, then it would not have kinetic energy; it would have potential energy. Relative to the pool at the bottom, the water at the top has potential energy until it reaches the edge. After it spills over, each kilogram of water loses 9.8 joules of potential energy and gains 9.8 joules of kinetic energy for every meter it falls. When it reaches the bottom, all of the potential energy it had at the top has been converted to kinetic energy.
Execute a swan dive would be kinetic energy or potential energy?
Potential energy
Differentiate kinetic energy from potential energy?
Kinetic energy is the energy something has because it is moving. Potential energy is the energy something has because of its position or configuration.
Is Running potential or kinetic energy?
It is kinetic energy.
Is running potential or kinetic?
It is kinetic energy.
Is running kinetic energy?
no,it was potential energy
Is running a kinetic energy?
no,it was potential energy
Is a running refrigerator motor potential or kinetic energy?
kinetic
Is a water fall an example of kinetic energy?
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 Mass * Velocity squared KE = (1/2)mV2 Your stream has mass and, if running, has velocity. So, this would be an example of generated kinetic energy.
How is potentil energy different from kinetic energy?
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion (like running around a playground) while potential energy is the energy of position (such as the "energy" of a pendulum at the top of its swing).
A squirrel running up a tree and sitting on a branch shows what kind of energy conversation (apex)?
Kinetic energy becoming potential energy.
What form of energy when person running?
Chemical potential energy of the body is converted to kinetic energy.
What are the two types of mechanical energy?
Potential energy and kinetic energy. mechanical energy is the energy of motion(kinetic energy)or the potential of motion(potential energy) so i would say-kinetic and potential energy
What is what is kinetic energy?
Kinetic Energy is movement energy. The energy present in an object's movement. For example, if you run you convert chemical potential energy ( food eaten by you ) to the energy of running. It is often transfered from a potential energy.
Potential and kinetic energy?
Kinetic energy is energy that is moving or in motion. Potential energy is energy that is still but has potential to move. Both energy's can switch back and forth from each other. Energy is never lost, it just changes forms. Hope this helps!
