A stone of mass 2.0kg is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 20.0 ms-1, calculate the initial kinetic energy of the stone
Answer Details
The initial kinetic energy of the stone can be calculated using the formula:
KE = 1/2 mv^2
where KE is the kinetic energy, m is the mass of the stone and v is the initial velocity of the stone.
Substituting the given values, we have:
KE = 1/2 x 2.0 kg x (20.0 ms^-1)^2
KE = 1/2 x 2.0 x 400
KE = 400 J
Therefore, the initial kinetic energy of the stone is 400J. Answer is correct.