Irycio- So in both cases the KE while the coin is moving diagonally or vertically is the same right?...hence the PE is the same...
xcvxcvvc- I read up on gravitational potential and it makes a lot of sense, thank you for bringing that to my attention.
Hey, this is actually for one of my undergrad courses titled "The magic of Physics", which is for students who have never really done physics. So we don't do any math in it. Lol, so is there anyway you could explain your second point in basic terms pleaasse?...lol
Homework Statement
Supposing you have these two scenarios:
String is attached to a coin.
(A) You raise the coin vertically from a horizontal table through a distance of 10cm.
(B) Pull the coin up a smooth book that is tilted with respect to the table until its vertical distance changes by...