Finding total energy from the top of a hill on a rollercoster?

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The total energy of the rollercoaster cart at the specified position is the sum of its gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. The gravitational potential energy (GPE) is calculated as GPE = m*g*h, resulting in 2695 Joules. The kinetic energy (KE) is determined using KE = 1/2*m*v^2, yielding 687.5 Joules. Adding both energies gives a total energy of 3382.5 Joules for the cart at the height of 5 meters and a velocity of 5 m/s. This calculation encompasses the essential forms of energy involved in the rollercoaster's motion.
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Homework Statement


A rollercoaster cart
mass = 55kg
velocity = 5m/s
height = 5m
what is the total energy that the cart has at this position?


Homework Equations



would s=d/t be relevant?

The Attempt at a Solution


already calculated
gravitational potential energy: GPE = m*g*h = 2695
kinetic energy: KE = 1/2*m*v^2 = 687.5
 
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You have potential (gravitational, if you will) energy, kinetic energy. I suppose you are not expected to calculate anything more.
 

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