Lab: Calorimetry and Specific Heat

Question 1

In which situations is gravitational potential energy present? Check all that apply.A person walks up a flight of stairs.A person runs across a room.Wind blows against a steel table anchored to the ground.Wind lifts a balloon into the air.A weightlifter holds a barbell on the ground.A weightlifter holds a barbell straight overhead.

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A: A person walks up a flight of stairs.; D: Wind lifts a balloon into the air.; F: A weightlifter holds a barbell straight overhead.

Question 2

In which situations is elastic potential energy present? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: A bow is drawn back from its equilibrium position.; D: A spring toy dart gun is loaded with a dart.; F: A bungee cord is stretched with a person at the end.

Question 3

Question 3

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101836

Question 4

⇒ 9

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101837

Question 5

Question 5

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C: C

Question 6

Question 6

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B: B

Question 7

The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1.6 m/s2. What is the gravitational potential energy of a 1200-kg lander resting on top of a 350-m hill? J How many times more gravitational potential energy would the same lander have on top of a 350-m hill on Earth? It would have times more gravitational potential energy.

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B: 672,000

Question 8

Question 8

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Question 9

Question 9

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B: 6

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