Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A bow with a mass of $400\,\text{g}$ propels an arrow of mass $120\,\text{g}$ straight upwards. Immediately before release, the bow stores $80\,\text{J}$ of potential energy. The efficiency of the system is $28\%$. What height does the arrow reach if air resistance is ignored?

  • A$4\,\text{m}$
  • B$19\,\text{m}$
  • C$187\,\text{m}$
  • D$243\,\text{m}$

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