Kinetic and Potential Energy calculation

In summary, the particle released from rest at point A inside a smooth hemispherical bowl of radius 30.0 cm has a gravitational potential energy of 0.633J relative to point B, a kinetic energy of 0.62J at point B, a speed of 2.4m/s at point B, and a potential energy of 0.422J and a kinetic energy of 0.211J at point C. This is calculated by using conservation of energy between point C and point B, where the potential energy at point C is equal to the kinetic energy at point B plus the difference in potential energy between the two points.
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A 215 g particle is released from rest at point A inside a smooth hemispherical bowl of radius 30.0 cm. Point B to C have Height= 2/3(R)
Calculate the following: A. The gravitational potential energy at A relative to B
B. The particle's kinetic energy at B
c. Th particle's speed at B
D. The potential energy and kinetic energy at C

I solved A,B,C and D(The potential Energy but not the kinetic energy)

Here is my work:

A. Changed 215 g into Kg so it will be 0.215 kg
30.0 cm into m so it will be 0.30m
PE=mgh
PE=0.215*9.81*0.30
PE=0.633J
B. KE= 1/2mv^2
KE=1/2*0.215*2.4^2
KE=0.62JC. V^2f=2gh
V^2f=2*9.81*030
V^2f=5.9 Apply square root
Vf= 2.4m/s

D. PE=mgh
PE=0.30*9.8(2/3*0.30)
PE=0.422

Can someone please help me find the KE at C, the answer is 0.211J according to the book. Well, what I got is 0.43J..
Thanks in advance.
 
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You missed the point of the problem. Use conservation of energy.
 
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That is true, you need to use the conservation of energy between C and B.
mgR= KEc + mg(2/3)R
KEc=1/3mgR=0.211J
 

What is Kinetic Energy?

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is calculated by multiplying half of the object's mass by its velocity squared.

What is Potential Energy?

Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or configuration. It is calculated by multiplying the object's mass by the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2) and its height above the ground.

How do you calculate the total mechanical energy of an object?

The total mechanical energy of an object is the sum of its kinetic energy and potential energy. It can be calculated by adding the kinetic energy and potential energy values together.

What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

Kinetic and potential energy are forms of mechanical energy and are related to each other. As an object gains kinetic energy, it loses potential energy, and vice versa.

How can kinetic and potential energy be used in real-world applications?

Kinetic and potential energy are used in many real-world applications, such as in roller coasters, where potential energy is converted into kinetic energy to power the ride. They are also used in renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power, where potential energy in water is converted into kinetic energy to generate electricity.

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