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A 2 kg mass is released at the top of a frictionless slide that is 3 m height. What is the kinetic energy of the mass when it reaches the bottom? 9 J a. b. 18 J C. 30 J d. 60 J

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter8: Conservation Of Energy

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9. A 2 kg mass is released at the top of a frictionless slide that is 3 m height. What is the kinetic
energy of the mass when it reaches the bottom?
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18 J
30 J
60 J
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b.
C.
d.

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