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Using energy considerations and neglecting air resistance, calculate how far a rock will rise above its point of release if it is tossed straight up with an initial speed of 10m/sec. Using energy considerations and neglecting air resistance, calculate how far a rock will rise above its point of release if it is tossed straight up with an initial speed of 10m/sec. Solved using energy considerations alone.
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Answered by
bobpursley
The initial KE it has is converted to GPE. So at the max height, the GPE=initialKE
mgh=1/2 mv^2
calculate h.
mgh=1/2 mv^2
calculate h.
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Anonymous
Thank you! I have the answer now! Was working on this problem for 30 mins! Was close but looking for wrong variable! You are awesome Bob!
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