1 markKinetic Energy, Ek
CSEC Physics · May/June 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(iv)
This question is about mechanics.
Define the term 'kinetic energy'.
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- 2(a)(i)State the principle of conservation of energy.[2 marks]
- 2(a)(ii)Define the term 'potential energy'.[1 mark]
- 2(a)(iii)Give ONE example of a body possessing potential energy.[1 mark]
- 2(a)(v)Give ONE example of a body possessing kinetic energy.[1 mark]
- 2(b)What was the potential energy of the ball just before the kick was taken?[1 mark]
- 2(c)(i)Calculate the potential energy of the ball just before it was caught.[3 marks]
- 2(c)(ii)Calculate the kinetic energy of the ball just before it was caught.[3 marks]
- 2(c)(iii)After the ball was caught, what was the kinetic energy converted into?[2 marks]
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