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What is the Eg, Ek, and Ediss of a skier starting at an elevation of 40m and ending at 0m elevation

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Answer:

E_g = m 392 J, Ek = m 392

Step-by-step explanation:

Mechanical energy is a very important concept since if the system does not have friction it remains constant

the potential energy of a system is

E_g = U = m g (y2 - i)

E_g = m 9.8 (40 -0)

E_g = m 392 J

The kinetic energy for this system assuming it started from rest

E_k = K = ½ m v2

how mechanical energy is conserved

E_g = E_k

Ek = m 392

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