Chapter 9, Problem 9.6PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Kinetic and potential energy should be distinguished.

Concept introduction:

• Potential energy is the energy that a body has because of its position or configuration.

$\text{Potential Energy = mass }\times \text{ gravity}\times \text{height}$

• Kinetic energy is the energy that a body has because of its motion

$\text{Kinetic Energy = }\frac{1}{2}\text{mass }\times {\text{ speed}}^2$