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torybrooks

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A moving particle is subject to conservative forces only. When its kinetic energy decreases by 10 J, what happens to its mechanical energy?
 a. It increases by 10 J.
  b. It decreases by 10 J.
  c. It increases, but not necessarily by 10 J.
  d. It decreases, but not necessarily by 10 J.
  e. It remains the same.

Question 2

A baseball is thrown and lands 120 m away. While the ball is in flight, assuming the effect of air friction is negligible, which of the following is true?
 a. At maximum height the ball has its greatest kinetic energy.
  b. The horizontal component of the baseball's kinetic energy is constant.
  c. The vertical component of the baseball's kinetic energy is constant.
  d. The mechanical energy of the baseball is greater when nearer to the ground.
  e. No answer above is correct.


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Madisongo23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

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torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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