Question

Figure 1 shows the kinetic energy as a function of time for a 2kg object that is released from rest and falls toward Earth’s surface. Figure 2 shows the kinetic energy as a function of time for a 5kg object that is released from rest and falls toward Earth’s surface. Both objects are released simultaneously from the same height. How much does the gravitational potential energy of the object-object-Earth system change from 0s to 10s ?
a) 400J
b)600 J
c)1000 J
d) 1400J

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 1400 J, according to my Physics teacher.

Explanation:

You need to take into account everything that is listed in the question; it's important to remember that the question is asking about the change in gravitational potential energy of the object-object-Earth system from 0s to 10s, not 0s to 20s. :)