Concept explainers
Interpretation :
Which ball has higher potential energy must be explained.
Concept Introduction :
Potential energy of an object is the energy which is due to special position or state of the object.
Potential energy is calculates as
Answer to Problem 4A
Ball ‘A” will have higher potential energy.
Explanation of Solution
Both the ball ‘A’ and ‘B’ have same mass as can be assumed from the image. Gravitational acceleration will be same for both the ball. So only differentiating factor is the height (h).
As ball ‘A’ is in higher height as compared to ball ‘B’ so ball ‘A’ must have higher potential energy as per the potential energy (PE) equation
Ball ‘A’ will have higher potential energy due to having higher height (h).
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