Answer:
Explanation:
Given that
Mass of ball=0.56kg
Initial speed=17m/s
Let g=9.81m/s²
Potential energy when the ball travel half way=?
Using equation of free fall to know the maximum height the ball will reach
v²=u²-2gH.
Upward direction i.e against gravity
The the velocity at the maximum height is zero because the body will momentary stop before coming downward , therefore v=0
Therefore,
v²=u²-2gH
0²=17²-2×9.81×H
0=289-19.62H
Then, 19.62H=289
H=289/19.62.
H=14.73m
Then,
The half way is distance is ½×H=½×14.73=7.36m
Then the potential energy at this point is given as
P.E=mgh
P.E=0.56×9.81×7.36
P.E=40.43J
The potential energy halfway is 40.43J