Potential energy is maximum at height.
The sum of kinetic energy and potential energy of an object is called its mechanical energy. true or false
Answers
Let a body of mass in be falling freely under gravity from a height h above the ground (i.e., from position A). Let at now calculate the sum of kinetic energy K and potential energy U at various positions. say at A (at Malt it above the pound), at B (when it has fallen through a distance x) and at C (on the around).
(i) At the position A (at height h above the wound):
Initial velocity of body K=0 (since body is at rat at A)
Hence, kinetic energy =0
Potential energy U=mgh
Hence total energy =K+U=0+mgh=mgh ...(i)
(ii) At the position B (when it has fallen a distance x):
Let vt be the velocity acquired by the body at B after falling through a distance x. Then u=0,S=x,a=g
From equation v
2
=u
2
+2As
v
1
2
=0+2gx=2gx
Hence, Kinetic energy K=
2
1
mv
1
2
Now at B, height of body above the ground =h−x
Hence, potential energy U=mg(h−x)
Hence total energy =K+U
mgx+mg(h−x)−mgh ...(ii)
(iii) At the position C (on the ground):
Let the velocity acquired by the body on reaching the round be v.
Then u=0,S=ha=g
From equation: v
2
=u
2
+2aS
v
2
=0
2
+2gh
v
2
=2gh
Hence, kindle energy K=
2
1
mv
2
=
2
1
m=(2gh)=mgh
And potential energy U=0 (a the wound when h=0)
Hence total energy =K+U=mgh−0=mgh ...(iii)
Thus from equation (i), (ii) and (iii), we note that the total mechanical energy i.e.. the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy always remain constant at each point of motion and is equal to initial potential energy at height h.
Answer:
Potential energy is maximum at height.
The sum of kinetic energy and potential energy of an object is called its mechanical energy
Explanation:
IT IS TRUE