Correct Answer to Question 13 (b)
The kinetic energy of the body is
KE = (1/2) m V2 .
When the 10 kg mass reaches point "B" it has the speed
V = 1.5 m/s. At this moment the 2 kg
mass (m=2 kg) has the same speed V =
1.5 m/s. So, its kinetic energy is:
KE = (1/2) m V2 = 0.5 * 2 * 1.52 = 2.25 J
Formula Sheet
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