A particle is released from height S above the surface of the earth. At certain height its kinetic energy is three times its potential energy. The height from the surface of the earth and the speed of the particle at that instant are respectively.
- S4, 3gS2
- S2, 3gS2
- S4, 3gS2
- S2, 3gS2
Answer
(3) S4, 3gS2
Solution
Take potential energy zero at the surface (g uniform). At height h: K = 3U = 3mgh
Conservation of mechanical energy (released from rest at S):
mgS = mgh + 3mgh = 4mgh
h = S4
12mv2 = 3mg S4
v = 3gS2
Answer: (3)