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What sort of energy does a book have if it falls off a high shelf?
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∙ 6y ago
Before it falls it has gravitational potential energy. While it falls, the potential energy gets converted to kinetic energy. Part of this gets dissipated by friction - mainly converted to heat. Once it hits the ground, all the energy will be converted to heat.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. Kinetic energy is moving energy. A book on a shelf would be considered as potential energy. Potential energy however can turn into kinetic energy and back again. The formula for potential energy is PE = m*g*h. m = mass; g = acceleration of gravity; h = height relative to where you measure it from (traditionally the ground). If the bookshelf is exceptionally tall, the book has a lot of potential energy while if it is very short, almost to the point of being on the ground, it has very little.
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∙ 12y agokinetic because i t has force of falling down
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∙ 6y agoIt has gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.
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∙ 12y agoA book on a shelf has potential energy.
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∙ 14y agoPotential Energy
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∙ 12y agoA book on a shelf has potential energy.
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∙ 11y agopotential energy
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How much kinetic energy does a book have just it hits the floor?
Just about as much as it had potential energy before it started falling - since most of the potential energy will be converted into kinetic energy. The exact amount depends from how high it falls.
What is the definiton of gravitational potential energy?
Gravitational potential energy is a type of energy that an object possesses because of where it is placed in a gravitational field. The higher the object the more energy it has, so if you had an object that was on the ground and then you put it on a high shelf then it would have more energy when it is on the shelf.
Do a stretched spring and a box on a high shelf both have potential energy why or why not explain you answer?
yes because is more
What kinda of energy is a box of matches?
A box of matches on a high shelf has gravitational potential energy.A box of matches falling from the high shelf has kinetic energy.A box of matches on fire has heat, sound and light energy.A box of matches on its own has chemical potential energy.
What is the potential energy of a 5 kg object sitting on a shelf 3 m high?
PE = m x 9.8 x h:So, 5kg x 9.8 x 5m = 245 joules potential energy.
What form of stored energy does a book have while it is still on a high shelf?
How does a book on a higher shelf have more potential energy than a book on the lower shelf
Is Book on a high shelf chemical or potential energy?
Potential energy.
What is the mass of a book on a 2 meter high shelf with 20 joules of potential energy?
10
Why does a book on a high shelf have more potential energy than on a low shelf?
Since potential energy equals mgh. When h, height increases potential energy also increases. If h is 0 then p.e is 0/
How much kinetic energy does a book have just it hits the floor?
Just about as much as it had potential energy before it started falling - since most of the potential energy will be converted into kinetic energy. The exact amount depends from how high it falls.
What is the definiton of gravitational potential energy?
Gravitational potential energy is a type of energy that an object possesses because of where it is placed in a gravitational field. The higher the object the more energy it has, so if you had an object that was on the ground and then you put it on a high shelf then it would have more energy when it is on the shelf.
Do a stretched spring and a box on a high shelf both have potential energy why or why not explain you answer?
yes because is more
What kinda of energy is a box of matches?
A box of matches on a high shelf has gravitational potential energy.A box of matches falling from the high shelf has kinetic energy.A box of matches on fire has heat, sound and light energy.A box of matches on its own has chemical potential energy.
Which principal energy level will contain electrons with the lowest energy is what?
First energy level bc as the electron falls from high to low it emitts energy
What is the potential energy of a 5 kg object sitting on a shelf 3 m high?
PE = m x 9.8 x h:So, 5kg x 9.8 x 5m = 245 joules potential energy.
What are the two ways on how to reach a book in the library?
Basically, you reach for a book in the library with your hand. So i suppose the two ways are; 'standing on the floor' or 'standing on a ladder' if the book is on a high shelf.
Is a coffee pot mechanical energy?
Um, using a cup and spoon works pretty well.
