Answer:
7056 kJ
Explanation:
Given that,
Mass of a ship roller coaster is 36,000 kg.
It reaches a height of 20 m off the ground
We need to find the gravitational potential energy does it have. The formula for the gravitational potential energy ios given by :
E = mgh
g is acceleration due to gravity
E = 36,000 kg × 9.8 m/s² × 20 m
= 7056000 J
or
E = 7056 kJ
So, it will have 7056 kJ of gravitational potential energy.
Answer:
It's a pretty simple suvat linear projectile motion question, using the following equation and plugging in your values it's a pretty trivial calculation.
V^2=U^2+2*a*x
V=0 (as it is at max height)
U=30ms^-1 (initial speed)
a=-g /-9.8ms^-2 (as it is moving against gravity)
x is the variable you want to calculate (height)
0=30^2+2*(-9.8)*x
x=-30^2/2*-9.8
x=45.92m
