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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

(a)[3]

A body falls vertically from rest through air. State and explain the energy changes that occur as it falls.

(b(i))[3]

A ball with mass $150\,\text{g}$ is thrown straight upwards at an initial speed of $25\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Calculate the initial kinetic energy of the ball.

(b(ii).1)[3]

The ball rises to a height of $21\,\text{m}$ above the release point. For the ball rising to this height, calculate the loss of energy of the ball to air resistance.

(b(ii).2)[2]

The ball rises to a height of $21\,\text{m}$ above the release point. For the ball rising to this height, calculate the average force due to the air resistance.

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