Energy of a car going up a hill

In summary, the energy of a car going up a hill is the sum of its kinetic energy and potential energy. Several factors affect the energy of a car going up a hill, including its mass, speed, and the grade of the hill. A car's speed affects its energy by increasing its kinetic energy, but if it is going too slow, it may not have enough momentum to make it up the hill. As the car goes up the hill, its kinetic energy decreases and its potential energy increases, resulting in a constant total energy. The weight of a car also affects its energy usage, with a heavier car requiring more energy to climb the hill compared to a lighter car.
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Not using homework template due to originally being posted in a different forum.
find the energy of a required to accelerate a 1800kg car from 15 km/h to 75km/h an up hill road with a vertical rise of 55m

KE=1/2m(V22-V12)

KE=1/2(1800)(20.832-4.162)

KE=1/2(1800)(433.88-17.30)

KE=1/2(1800)(416.58)

KE=1/2(749844)

KE=374922 J

I'm wondering if I'am on the right track, no sure how to bring the rise into the problem.
 
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anthonyk2013 said:
I'm wondering if I'am on the right track, no sure how to bring the rise into the problem.

+ mgh
 
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KE=1/2m(V22-V12)+mgh ?
 
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Energy = Kinetic energy + Potential energy

Potential energy = mgh
 
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What is the energy of a car going up a hill?

The energy of a car going up a hill is the sum of its kinetic energy and potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or height.

What factors affect the energy of a car going up a hill?

The energy of a car going up a hill is affected by several factors, including the car's mass, speed, and the grade or steepness of the hill. The type of engine and the gear ratio of the car can also impact its energy usage.

How does a car's speed affect its energy when going up a hill?

The faster a car is going when it approaches a hill, the more kinetic energy it has. This means it will require more energy to climb the hill. However, if the car is going too slow, it may not have enough momentum to make it up the hill.

What happens to the energy of a car going up a hill?

As a car goes up a hill, its kinetic energy decreases as it slows down. At the same time, its potential energy increases as it gains height. The total energy of the car remains constant, but it is converted from kinetic energy to potential energy.

How does the weight of a car affect its energy when going up a hill?

A heavier car will require more energy to go up a hill, as it has more mass to move against gravity. This means it will use more fuel or battery power to climb the hill compared to a lighter car. However, a lighter car may have less grip on the road and struggle to make it up a steep hill.

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