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Nicholasw
Nov4-05, 10:58 AM
What formula would I use to solve for a and b?

A 0.20-kg ball is held at rest 2.2 m above the ground, and then it is dropped. Apply the law of conservation of energy to determine the ball's speed after it has fallen (a) 1.1 m and (b) 2.2 m. Ignore air resistance.

Answers
(a) 4.6 m/s
(b) 6.6 m/s

So How would I get these answers?

Thanks

Chi Meson
Nov4-05, 11:11 AM
You use two formulas; the one ofr gravitational potential energy and the one for kinetic energy.

zanazzi78
Nov4-05, 11:12 AM
have a look at this thread (http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=98314)

Nicholasw
Nov4-05, 11:12 AM
Okay Thanks. I will do that