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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A student tries to derive the expression for kinetic energy $E_K$. She starts with an object of mass $m$ that is initially stationary. A constant force $F$ acting on the object makes it accelerate to a final velocity $v$ over a displacement $s$. The kinetic energy gained by the object is equal to the work done on the object by the force $F$. Which equation would the student not need in order to derive the formula for $E_K$?

  • A$F = ma$
  • B$W = Fs$
  • C$E = \tfrac{1}{2}Fs$
  • D$v^2 = u^2 + 2as$

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