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Homework Statement
How can you get m and v^2 in the equation KE=1/2 mv^2?
How can you get m,g,h in the equation PE=mgh
Homework Equations
PE=mgh
KE=mv^2
How to get the variables m,v^2,h and g
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The discussion focuses on deriving the variables mass (m), velocity squared (v^2), height (h), and gravitational acceleration (g) from the equations for kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE). The kinetic energy equation is defined as KE = 1/2 mv^2, while the potential energy equation is PE = mgh. Participants are encouraged to provide specific examples of problems involving these equations to facilitate understanding.
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- Research how to isolate variables in the kinetic energy equation KE = 1/2 mv^2.
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