Answer:
1080J
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Mass of object = 2kg
Velocity = 10m/s
Height = 50m
Unknown:
Total energy = ?
Solution:
The total energy of the moving object is obtainable by summing the kinetic and potential energy;
Total energy = P.E + K.E
P.E is the potential energy = mgh
K.E is the kinetic energy = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]mv²
Now insert the parameters and solve;
Total energy = mgh + [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]mv²
m is the mass
g is the acceleration due to gravity
h is the height
v is the velocity
Total energy = (2 x 9.8 x 50) + ( [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] x 2 x 10²)
Total energy = 980 + 100 = 1080J
