Apply the law of conservation of energy to determine the ball's speed

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The problem involves applying the law of conservation of energy to determine the speed of a ball dropped from a height. The context includes gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy as key concepts.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss the relevant formulas for gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy, with one participant seeking clarification on how to apply these to find the ball's speed at specific heights.

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Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of two formulas related to energy, but there is no explicit consensus on the approach to take. Participants are exploring the problem without a definitive resolution.

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The original poster has provided specific heights and a mass for the ball, and has indicated that air resistance can be ignored. There is an emphasis on understanding the application of energy conservation in this context.

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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.

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

So How would I get these answers?

Thanks
 
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You use two formulas; the one ofr gravitational potential energy and the one for kinetic energy.
 
Okay Thanks. I will do that
 

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