A student drops the same 10 kilogram bowling ball three separate times. She drops the ball from heights of 1 meter, 2 meters, and 3 meters. Which correctly shows the ball’s kinetic energy when dropped from each height?(1 point)
The kinetic energy of an object can be calculated using the formula:
Kinetic energy (KE) = 0.5 * mass * velocity^2
Since the ball is being dropped, its initial velocity is 0 m/s. Therefore, the kinetic energy when dropped from each height can be calculated as follows:
When dropped from a height of 1 meter:
KE = 0.5 * 10 kg * (0 m/s)^2 = 0 Joules
When dropped from a height of 2 meters:
KE = 0.5 * 10 kg * (0 m/s)^2 = 0 Joules
When dropped from a height of 3 meters:
KE = 0.5 * 10 kg * (0 m/s)^2 = 0 Joules
Therefore, the kinetic energy of the ball is 0 Joules when dropped from each height.