Answer:
27.44 J
Explanation:
We can find the energy at the top of the slide by using the potential energy equation:
At the top of the slide, the swimmer has 0 kinetic energy and maximum potential energy.
The swimmer's mass is given as 7.00 kg.
The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s².
The (vertical) height of the water slide is 0.40 m.
Substitute these values into the potential energy equation:
- PE = (7.00)(9.8)(0.40)
- PE = 27.44
Since there is 0 kinetic energy at the top of the slide, the total energy present is the swimmer's potential energy.
Therefore, the answer is 27.44 J of energy when the swimmer is at the top of the slide.
