Part (2): Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Table 2
mass of skater: m = 40 kg; g = 9.80 m/s²
Point | Height (y) (m) | Speed (v) (m/s) | Potential Energy (Ug) (J) | Kinetic Energy (K) (J) | Mechanical Energy (E) (J)
A | 6 | 0 | 2352 | 0 | 2352
B | 2 | 8 | 784 | 1280 | 2064
C | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1620 | 1620
ii- Is the mechanical energy conserved between A and B? Explain
iii- Is the mechanical energy conserved between B and C? Explain