What is the kinetic energy of the silver sphere at the moment it hits the ground? (Assume that energy is conserved during the fall and that 100% of the sphere's initial potential energy is converted to kinetic energy by the time impact occurs.)
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This can be calculated using the formula: Potential energy = mass x gravity x height Assuming the mass of the sphere is 1 kg, the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s^2, and the height from which it falls is 10 meters, we get: Potential energy = 1 kg x 9.8 Show more…
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