To continue moving at constant speed in a straight line requires NO net force. Zero. Nada. If there IS any net force on the object, then its speed or direction will change.
The kinetic energy of an object is given by
KE = 0.5mv²
where m is the mass and v is the velocity.
To calculate the change in kinetic energy...
Initial KE:
KEi = 0.5mVi²
where Vi is the initial velocity.
Final KE:
KEf = 0.5mVf²
where Vf is the final velocity.
ΔKE = KEf - KEi
ΔKE = 0.5mVi² - 0.5mVf²
ΔKE = 0.5m(Vf²-Vi²)
Given values:
m = 16kg
Vi = 25m/s
Vf = 20m/s
Plug in the given values and solve for ΔKE:
ΔKE = 0.5×16×(20²-25²)
ΔKE = -1800J
Answer:
<em>199,430Joules</em>
Explanation:
Gravitational potential energy is the energy possessed by a falling object due to virtue of its position.
gravitational potential energy = mass * acceleration due to gravity * height
gravitational potential energy = 55 * 9.8 * 370
gravitational potential energy = 539 * 370
gravitational potential energy = 199,430
<em>Hence the total change in the skier's gravitational potential energy is 199,430Joules</em>
