n the diagram below, two objects of the same size and mass are released from rest at the starting position. Object 1 was released before Object 2 was released. The diagram below shows the positions of Objects 1 and 2 a short time after both were released.
Which object in the figure has the least amount of kinetic energy?
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The diagram mentioned in the question is missing. Please provide the diagram so that I can answer your question accurately.
it won't let me copy the pic so let me describe it .
two objects
object one is almost down the hill
object two is behind it
two objects
object one is almost down the hill
object two is behind it
Based on your description, Object 1 (which is further down the hill) will have a greater amount of kinetic energy compared to Object 2 (which is behind Object 1).
The reason for this is that as the objects move down the hill, their potential energy is being converted into kinetic energy. Object 1, being further down the hill, has already converted more potential energy into kinetic energy and thus has a higher amount of kinetic energy. Object 2, being behind Object 1, is still at a higher point on the hill and has converted less potential energy into kinetic energy, resulting in a lower amount of kinetic energy.
The reason for this is that as the objects move down the hill, their potential energy is being converted into kinetic energy. Object 1, being further down the hill, has already converted more potential energy into kinetic energy and thus has a higher amount of kinetic energy. Object 2, being behind Object 1, is still at a higher point on the hill and has converted less potential energy into kinetic energy, resulting in a lower amount of kinetic energy.
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