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What happens to the object's potential energy when it is dropped?
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∙ 11y ago
Transferred/converted into kinetic energy.
PE = mgh
and
KE = 1/2mV2
becomes,
gh = 1/2V2
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∙ 11y ago
When an object is dropped, its potential energy decreases. This is because potential energy is a result of an object's position or height above the ground. As the object falls, it loses height, which leads to a decrease in potential energy. At the same time, the object gains kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion.
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What happens to its potential energy as it passes to the lowest point?
potential energy changes to kinetic energy
What happens to an object's potential energy as it gains kinetic energy?
It's potential energy decreases.
Potential energy only exists?
between two objects
Is the ratio of an objects mass to its volume called potential energy?
no
If you add an objects potential and kinetic energies you get its mechanical energy?
Yes
What happens to the value of the Gravitational Potential Energy of a system of objects as the value of r increases?
The Potential energy decreases as r increases.
Can gravitational potential energy be transferred between objects?
Yes. For example, this happens in a seesaw.
What is an objects total and potential energy?
An objects total kinetic and potential energy is when both things are moving (kinetic) and the energy is stored in the object (potential)
What energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system of objects?
The sum of the potential and kinetic energy of large-scale objects in a system is the Hamiltonian.
How do you measure a dropped ball's potential energy?
When a ball is dropped, it no longer has potential energy. Before it drops, you can calculate the potential energy (= mgh); to actually measure this, you would have to measure the force, and multiply that by the distance.
An object that has potential energy may have this energy because of its?
An objects Potential Energy is because of its position.
Do moving objects have energy?
Yes they can have potential energy.
What is the gravitational potential energy to a car that is 1500kg and is dropped from 50 meters?
After the car is dropped, it has NO gravitational potential energy.Before it's dropped, you can calculate the potential energy as mgh (mass x gravity x height). You can use 9.8 for gravity.
What energy is energy stored due to an objects position?
potential energy.......................
Can an 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.
Can an objects mechanical energy be equal to its potential energy?
Yes
What energy is in elastic objects?
kinetic and elastic potential energy
