Astone is dropped into a river from a bridge 44.0 m above the water. another stone is thrown vertically down 1.72 s after the first is dropped. both stones strike the water at the same time. what is the initial speed of the second stone?

u₀ = 17.14 m/s

Explanation:

given,

bridge height = 44 m

initial speed of the first stone = 0 m/s

initial speed of the second stone = ?

difference after which the second stone is thrown = 1.72 s

for stone 1

for stone 2

t₁ = 14.69 s

u₀ = 17.14 m/s

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh

where… mass: measured in kilograms (kg)

gravity: gravity constant on earth = 10.00 m/s2

height: measured in meters (m)

gpe: measured in joules (j) or kilojoules (kj)

how do you solve gpe?

gravitational potential energy (gpe) is the energy an object has because of its position above the. ground.

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh.

mass:

note: to earn full marks when solving science word problems, you must show your work:

formula.

example:

given values:

mass = 0.3 kg.

energy stored in the capacitor= 9.72 x 10⁻⁴ j

explanation:

the energy stored in the capacitor is given by

e= 1/2 c v²

e= energy stored

c= capacitance= 1.5 µc= 1.5 x 10⁻⁶f

v= potential difference=36 v

so energy stored= e= 1/2 (1.5 x 10⁻⁶) (36)²

energy stored= 9.72 x 10⁻⁴j