Potential energy is defined by formula
here
m = mass
g = acceleration due to gravity
h = height
Now here two different stones are located at same height
while mass of stone A is twice that of stone B
so here we can say potential energy of A is
Similarly potential energy of B is
now if we take the ratio of two energy
so we can say potential energy of stone A is two times the potential energy of B
Explanation:
Given that,
A ball is tossed straight up with an initial speed of 30 m/s
We need to find the height it will go and the time it takes in the air.
At its maximum height, its final speed, v = 0 and it will move under the action of gravity. Using equation of motion :
v = u +at
Here, a = -g
v = u -gt
i.e. u = gt
So, the time for upward motion is 3.06 seconds. It means that it will in air for 3.06×2 = 6.12 seconds
Let d is the maximum distance covered by it.
Putting all values
Hence, it will go to a height of 45.91 m and it will in the air for 6.12 seconds.