Gc: Exploring the Need to Divide PE and KE

[SELFMADE]

What is G_c? with units of (ft*lbm)/(lbf*s^2)

It was used to divide PE and KE

I just don't understand the need of dividing them with this value G_c

What is it for? Why is it need to divide those numbers

Thanks

 

[Q_Goest]

G_c is just a constant used to convert lbm ft/s² to lbf. There are 32.174 lbm ft/s² per lbf. The value 32.174 lbm ft / (s² lbf) is equal to 1.

 

[SELFMADE]

thanks for helping

 

[Topher925]

FYI, the G stands for gravity.

 

[alphy]

for your question. Gc is a mathematical constant known as the gravitational constant, which is represented by the symbol "G" with subscript "c". It has a value of approximately 32.2 (ft*lbm)/(lbf*s^2). This constant is used in physics to calculate the force of gravity between two objects. In the context of dividing PE (potential energy) and KE (kinetic energy), Gc may be used to calculate the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy of an object in a gravitational field. By dividing these two values, we can understand the relationship between the potential and kinetic energy of an object and how they change as the object moves in a gravitational field. This can be useful in studying the motion of objects in space or on Earth, as well as in various engineering applications. I hope this helps clarify the purpose of dividing PE and KE with Gc.