A 0.097 kg cup falls from the kitchen shelf and shatters on the ceramic tile floor. Assume that the maximum kinetic energy obtained by the cup is 2.6 J and that air resistance is negligible. Calculate the cup's maximum speed

2 answers

1. (1/2)*M(Vmax)^2 = 2.6 joules
   
   Solve for Vmax, in m/s

   Answer ID
   528131

   Created
   April 9, 2011 12:12pm UTC

   Rating
   -1

   URL
   https://questions.llc/answers/528131

2. Ek= 1/2mV^
   2.6J= 1/2(0.097)v^
   2(2.6)/0.097= v^
   53.7=V^
   V=7.3m/s

   Answer ID
   803768

   Created
   November 10, 2012 6:52pm UTC

   Rating
   -1

   URL
   https://questions.llc/answers/803768