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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 4.411 m
An object of mass 8.415 kg is released from rest at height 4.411 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 9.302 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 16.62 m
An object of mass 9.889 kg is released from rest at height 16.62 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 18.06 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 1.792 m
An object of mass 19.04 kg is released from rest at height 1.792 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 5.929 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 18.01 m
An object of mass 7.536 kg is released from rest at height 18.01 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 18.8 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 34.29 m
An object of mass 19.02 kg is released from rest at height 34.29 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 25.93 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
406
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 27.58 m
An object of mass 2.167 kg is released from rest at height 27.58 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 23.26 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 39.12 m
An object of mass 10.98 kg is released from rest at height 39.12 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 27.7 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
408
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 16.23 m
An object of mass 7.302 kg is released from rest at height 16.23 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 17.84 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 5.325 m
An object of mass 3.958 kg is released from rest at height 5.325 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 10.22 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
410
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 18.46 m
An object of mass 16.99 kg is released from rest at height 18.46 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 19.03 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
411
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 25.85 m
An object of mass 13.32 kg is released from rest at height 25.85 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 22.52 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 1.344 m
An object of mass 12.02 kg is released from rest at height 1.344 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 5.133 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanical_energy
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 10.12 m
An object of mass 15.78 kg is released from rest at height 10.12 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 14.09 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanical_energy
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 22.8 m
An object of mass 2.693 kg is released from rest at height 22.8 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 21.15 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 30.72 m
An object of mass 1.558 kg is released from rest at height 30.72 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 24.55 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanical_energy
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 9.03 m
An object of mass 4.302 kg is released from rest at height 9.03 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 13.31 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 13.48 m
An object of mass 17.42 kg is released from rest at height 13.48 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 16.26 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 36.07 m
An object of mass 3.122 kg is released from rest at height 36.07 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 26.6 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 34.41 m
An object of mass 0.2561 kg is released from rest at height 34.41 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 25.98 m/s at the reference le...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
420
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 5.635 m
An object of mass 3.065 kg is released from rest at height 5.635 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 10.51 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 7.393 m
An object of mass 5.163 kg is released from rest at height 7.393 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 12.04 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 1.518 m
An object of mass 13.29 kg is released from rest at height 1.518 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 5.457 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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mechanics
mechanical_energy
4
worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 31.7 m
An object of mass 0.4942 kg is released from rest at height 31.7 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 24.94 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 13.29 m
An object of mass 4.911 kg is released from rest at height 13.29 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 16.14 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
425
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mechanical_energy
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 2.57 m
An object of mass 3.65 kg is released from rest at height 2.57 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 7.099 m/s at the reference level...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 21.28 m
An object of mass 14.89 kg is released from rest at height 21.28 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 20.43 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 19.31 m
An object of mass 14.96 kg is released from rest at height 19.31 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 19.46 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 20.77 m
An object of mass 15.6 kg is released from rest at height 20.77 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 20.18 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 20.4 m
An object of mass 2.359 kg is released from rest at height 20.4 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 20 m/s at the reference level. ...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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worked_example
Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 2.213 m
An object of mass 18.92 kg is released from rest at height 2.213 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 6.588 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 34.75 m
An object of mass 15.71 kg is released from rest at height 34.75 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 26.11 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 18.59 m
An object of mass 10.52 kg is released from rest at height 18.59 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 19.1 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 2.903 m
An object of mass 19.29 kg is released from rest at height 2.903 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 7.545 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 16.36 m
An object of mass 9.684 kg is released from rest at height 16.36 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 17.92 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 19.87 m
An object of mass 13.78 kg is released from rest at height 19.87 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 19.74 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 3.403 m
An object of mass 18.21 kg is released from rest at height 3.403 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 8.17 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 24.53 m
An object of mass 1.8 kg is released from rest at height 24.53 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 21.93 m/s at the reference level...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 11.36 m
An object of mass 1.501 kg is released from rest at height 11.36 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 14.93 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 22.16 m
An object of mass 12.73 kg is released from rest at height 22.16 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 20.85 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 39.79 m
An object of mass 6.639 kg is released from rest at height 39.79 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 27.94 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 18.42 m
An object of mass 10.71 kg is released from rest at height 18.42 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 19.01 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 4.418 m
An object of mass 12.19 kg is released from rest at height 4.418 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 9.308 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 34.19 m
An object of mass 14.1 kg is released from rest at height 34.19 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 25.89 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 30.87 m
An object of mass 13.09 kg is released from rest at height 30.87 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 24.61 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 8.993 m
An object of mass 14.47 kg is released from rest at height 8.993 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 13.28 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 9.525 m
An object of mass 9.141 kg is released from rest at height 9.525 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 13.67 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 18.41 m
An object of mass 6.911 kg is released from rest at height 18.41 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 19 m/s at the reference level....
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 4.256 m
An object of mass 8.437 kg is released from rest at height 4.256 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 9.136 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 26.77 m
An object of mass 8.65 kg is released from rest at height 26.77 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 22.91 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 6.529 m
An object of mass 7.611 kg is released from rest at height 6.529 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 11.32 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 3.152 m
An object of mass 18.48 kg is released from rest at height 3.152 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 7.862 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 4.183 m
An object of mass 16.67 kg is released from rest at height 4.183 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 9.057 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 29.68 m
An object of mass 2.112 kg is released from rest at height 29.68 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 24.13 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 22.48 m
An object of mass 16.27 kg is released from rest at height 22.48 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 21 m/s at the reference level....
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 22.68 m
An object of mass 11.81 kg is released from rest at height 22.68 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 21.09 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 5.328 m
An object of mass 6.727 kg is released from rest at height 5.328 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 10.22 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 26.78 m
An object of mass 7.201 kg is released from rest at height 26.78 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 22.92 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 34.79 m
An object of mass 15.06 kg is released from rest at height 34.79 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 26.12 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 38.75 m
An object of mass 14.48 kg is released from rest at height 38.75 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 27.57 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 14.39 m
An object of mass 12.09 kg is released from rest at height 14.39 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 16.8 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 8.903 m
An object of mass 11.64 kg is released from rest at height 8.903 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 13.21 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 9.358 m
An object of mass 13.2 kg is released from rest at height 9.358 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 13.55 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 33.89 m
An object of mass 2.343 kg is released from rest at height 33.89 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 25.78 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 30.62 m
An object of mass 7.478 kg is released from rest at height 30.62 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 24.51 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 32.39 m
An object of mass 11.57 kg is released from rest at height 32.39 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 25.2 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 38.99 m
An object of mass 16.93 kg is released from rest at height 38.99 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 27.66 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 24.74 m
An object of mass 16.4 kg is released from rest at height 24.74 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 22.03 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 1.537 m
An object of mass 12.93 kg is released from rest at height 1.537 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 5.491 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 33.26 m
An object of mass 18.6 kg is released from rest at height 33.26 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 25.54 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 7.626 m
An object of mass 5.495 kg is released from rest at height 7.626 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 12.23 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 12.7 m
An object of mass 14.11 kg is released from rest at height 12.7 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 15.79 m/s at the reference leve...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 0.7412 m
An object of mass 6.929 kg is released from rest at height 0.7412 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 3.813 m/s at the reference le...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 22.87 m
An object of mass 17.42 kg is released from rest at height 22.87 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 21.18 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 6.104 m
An object of mass 8.136 kg is released from rest at height 6.104 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 10.94 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Conservation of mechanical energy: drop from height 1.711 m
An object of mass 12.74 kg is released from rest at height 1.711 m above a reference level. Taking gravitational potential energy as m g h and kinetic energy as (1/2) m v², conservation of mechanical energy (neglecting non-conservative work) yields (1/2) m v² = m g h, so v = sqrt(2 g h) = 5.793 m/s at the reference lev...
K + U = constant (conservative systems); U_g = m g h; K = (1/2) m v^2
newton_second_law; work-energy theorem
Apply conservation of mechanical energy to free-fall motion.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 37.33 m, speed 9.39 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 37.33 m at constant speed 9.39 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 2.362 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 21.05 m, speed 14.29 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 21.05 m at constant speed 14.29 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 9.708 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 18.57 m, speed 29.14 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 18.57 m at constant speed 29.14 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 45.74 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 38.86 m, speed 23.14 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 38.86 m at constant speed 23.14 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 13.77 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 4.339 m, speed 3.052 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 4.339 m at constant speed 3.052 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 2.146 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 7.955 m, speed 25.1 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 7.955 m at constant speed 25.1 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 79.17 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 33.73 m, speed 11.61 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 33.73 m at constant speed 11.61 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 3.997 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 33.13 m, speed 19.94 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 33.13 m at constant speed 19.94 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 12 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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Centripetal acceleration: radius 22.16 m, speed 11.65 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 22.16 m at constant speed 11.65 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 6.129 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
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worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 37.77 m, speed 5.439 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 37.77 m at constant speed 5.439 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 0.7832 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
486
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 21.55 m, speed 12.05 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 21.55 m at constant speed 12.05 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 6.733 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
487
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 33.96 m, speed 19.98 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 33.96 m at constant speed 19.98 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 11.75 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
488
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 33.39 m, speed 2.771 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 33.39 m at constant speed 2.771 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 0.23 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
489
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 19.82 m, speed 24.37 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 19.82 m at constant speed 24.37 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 29.97 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
490
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 0.4836 m, speed 12.76 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 0.4836 m at constant speed 12.76 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 336.4 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
491
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 10.64 m, speed 6.352 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 10.64 m at constant speed 6.352 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 3.792 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
492
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 12.85 m, speed 13.8 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 12.85 m at constant speed 13.8 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 14.81 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
493
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 0.4857 m, speed 30.13 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 0.4857 m at constant speed 30.13 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 1869 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
494
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 8.867 m, speed 15.83 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 8.867 m at constant speed 15.83 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 28.25 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
495
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 35.21 m, speed 20.51 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 35.21 m at constant speed 20.51 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 11.95 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
496
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 41.68 m, speed 32.44 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 41.68 m at constant speed 32.44 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 25.25 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
497
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 3.697 m, speed 34.61 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 3.697 m at constant speed 34.61 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 324 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
498
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 2.211 m, speed 1.731 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 2.211 m at constant speed 1.731 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 1.355 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
499
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 46.07 m, speed 34.62 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 46.07 m at constant speed 34.62 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 26.02 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.
500
physics
mechanics
uniform_circular_motion
5
worked_example
Centripetal acceleration: radius 28.83 m, speed 23.36 m/s
An object moves in a circle of radius 28.83 m at constant speed 23.36 m/s. The centripetal acceleration has magnitude a_c = v² / r = 18.93 m/s² and is directed toward the center of the circle. The corresponding centripetal force is supplied by whatever agent constrains the motion (tension, gravity, friction, etc.).
a_c = v^2 / r; F_c = m v^2 / r
newton_second_law
Calculate centripetal acceleration and identify the force providing it.