Problem: Consider the two spheres shown here, one made of silver and the other of aluminum.If you release the spheres simultaneously, they will have the same velocity when they hit the ground. Will they have the same kinetic energy? If not, which sphere will have more kinetic energy?

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KE = 12mv2


if same velocity

↑ KE = ↑ m


For aluminum

density = massvolumemass = density × volumemass = 2.70 gcm3×196 cm3

mass = 529.2 g


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Consider the two spheres shown here, one made of silver and the other of aluminum.

The aluminum sphere has a composition equal to aluminum, a density equal to 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter, and a volume equal to 196 cubic centimeters. The silver sphere has a composition equal silver, a density equal to 10.49 grams per cubic centimeter, and a volume equal to 196 cubic centimeters.

If you release the spheres simultaneously, they will have the same velocity when they hit the ground. Will they have the same kinetic energy? If not, which sphere will have more kinetic energy?

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