In the diagram below, two objects of the same size and mass are released from rest at the starting position. Object 1 was released before Object 2 was released. The diagram below shows the positions of Objects 1 and 2 a short time after both were released.
Which object in the figure has the least amount of kinetic energy?
(1 point)
Responses
Object 1
Object 1
Object 2
Object 2
Both objects have the same amount of kinetic energy.
Both objects have the same amount of kinetic energy.
Neither object has any kinetic energy.
Both objects have the same amount of kinetic energy.
To determine which object in the figure has the least amount of kinetic energy, we need to consider the motion of the objects.
Since both objects are released from rest, they will begin to move downward due to the force of gravity. As they fall, their potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. The kinetic energy of an object depends on its mass and its velocity.
Looking at the diagram, we can see that Object 1 is located closer to the ground than Object 2. This means that Object 1 has traveled a shorter distance and therefore has a lower velocity compared to Object 2.
Since Object 1 has a lower velocity, it will have less kinetic energy compared to Object 2, assuming that both objects have the same mass.
Therefore, Object 1 has the least amount of kinetic energy in the given diagram.