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Kinetic energy and potential energy - a dropped stone

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An object initially at rest is droped from a height of 20m. What is the speed of the object when it hits the ground? assume g=9.8m/s^2

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The solution gives all mathematical steps. Kinetic energy and potential energy for dropped stones are examined.

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When it is at a height of 20m, the energy of the object is purely potential which is given by mass*acceleration due to gravity*height

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