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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

G8-SCIENCE
Introduction
Potential energy known as energy at rest means that the object are not in motion, while kinetic
energy is energy in motion refer as moving energy.
Kinetic and potential energy can be computed using the formula below
POTENTIAL ENERGY
P.E.=mgh
Where: P.E. = Potential Energy ( unit J or Joule)
m= mass (kg)
g= gravity (9.8 m/s2) (m/s2)
h= height (m)
KINETIC ENERGY
K.E. = 1/2mv2
Where: K.E = Kinetic Energy (J or Joule)
m= mass (kg)
v2= speed or velocity (m/s)
Let’s try!!!
a. Arnold throw a ball with a mass of 2.1 kg at the height of 2.0m. find the Potential Energy of a ball.
Given: P.E. = ? Formula: P.E. = mgh solution: P.E. (2.1kg)( 9.8 m/s2)(2.0m)
m = 2.1 kg =(20.58 kg.m/s2)(2.0m)
h = 2.0 m = (41.16 kg.s2) or (41.16 J)
Note: kg.s2 = J
g = 9.8 m/s2 Final answer: 41.16 J
b. Arnold throw a ball with a mass of 2.1 kg at the speed of 20.4 m/s. find the Kinetic Energy of the ball.
Given: K.E. = ? Formula: K.E.=1/2mv2 solution: K.E. 1/2(2.1kg)(20.1m/s)2
m = 2.1 kg =1/2(2.1kg)(404.02 m/s2)
v = 20.4 m/s = ½(848.42kg.m/s2)
Note: kg.m/s = J
= 424.21 kg.m/s or J
Final answer: 424.21 J
Let’s Practice!
Directions: solve the given problem. Show your solution and follow the format GIVEN, FORMULA,
SOLUTION and FINAL ANSWER.
1. There is a ball at the top of post that is 50 m in high. The balls weigh 3.5 kg. calculate it.

2. a bullet weighing .045 kg was shot at the speed of 0.023 m/s. calculate it.

3. a ceiling fan was install at the height of 8.2 m from the floor weighing 3.4 kg while the wall fan was
installed at the height of 6.2 m from the floor and weigh 4.5 kg. which object has the higher Potential
Energy?

4. Two identical truck are weighing 9000 kg. truck A is moving at 23.4 m/s, while truck B is at rest. Which
Truck has the higher Kinetic energy?

5. A car is moving at the velocity of 12.78 m/s that weighs 289 kg. Find kinetic of the car.