Skill:
4.1.S2: Calculate total mechanical energy, gravitational potential energy, and kinetic energy.
4.1.S2: Calculate total mechanical energy, gravitational potential energy, and kinetic energy.
Objectives:
- State the value of the acceleration of gravity
- Accurately calculate Mechanical Energy using the following formula (ME = GPE + KE).
- Determine Gravitational Potential Energy given the following formula (GPE = m*g*h).
- Derive Kinetic Energy using the following formula (KE = 1/2mv2).