Answer:
51.2 J, 86.2 J, 137.4 J
Explanation:
The kinetic energy of the ball is given by:
where
m = 0.40 kg is its mass
v = 16 m/s is its speed
Substituting,
The potential energy of the ball is given by
where
m = 0.40 kg
is the acceleration of gravity
h = 22 m is the heigth of the cliff
Substituting,
Finally, the total mechanical energy is the sum of the kinetic energy and the potential energy:
<span>The purpose of pumping is to increase overall velocity. The person drops down into a crouch while traversing the more-or-less flat bottom of the U-shaped pipe or bowl. Then, as he enters the sloped part of the ramp or bowl, called the transition, he straightens his legs and rises up. By raising his center of mass just at the beginning of the arc, the person gains energy and thereby increases his speed.</span>
