Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

An object, starting from rest, is released from a height of $12.0\text{ m}$. Its gravitational potential energy decreases by $565\text{ J}$ as it drops to the ground. Frictional forces are negligible. What is its speed on impact with the ground?

  • A$4.71\text{ m s}^{-1}$
  • B$15.5\text{ m s}^{-1}$
  • C$47.1\text{ m s}^{-1}$
  • D$240\text{ m s}^{-1}$

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