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podryga [215]
3 years ago
11

A cat with a mass of 4.50 kilograms sits on a ledge 0.800 meters above the ground. If it jumps to the ground, how much kinetic e

nergy will it have just as it reaches the ground?
A,35.3 J
B,3.60 J
C,0.350 J
D,cannot be determined
Physics
2 answers:
hodyreva [135]3 years ago
6 0

The correct answer to the question is A) 35.3 J i.e the kinetic energy of the cat is 35.3 J.

CALCULATION:

As per the question, the mass of the cat m = 4.50 kg.

The cat sits on a ledge which is 0.800 m above the ground.

Hence, the height of the cat from the surface of earth h = 0.800 m.

We are asked to determine the kinetic energy of the cat when it just reaches the ground.

The potential energy of the cat at a height h is calculated as -

                      Potential energy P.E = mgh

                                                          = 4.50 × 9.8 × 0.800 J.

                                                          = 35.28 J

                                                          = 35.3 J

Here, g is called acceleration due to gravity. Its value is g = 9.8\ m/s^2

From law of conservation of energy, we know that energy is neither created nor destroyed. The total energy of a system is always constant, and energy changes from one form to another form.

When the cat is at certain height from the ground, it has potential energy. When it starts jumping, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. When it just reaches the ground, whole of its potential energy must have converted into kinetic energy.

Hence, the kinetic energy of the cat just before reaching ground = Potential energy of the cat at height 0.800 m above the ground.

Hence, the kinetic energy of the cat just before reaching the ground is 35.3 Joule.

Slav-nsk [51]3 years ago
5 0
Answer:

The cat will have <span>36J</span> of kinetic energy.

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