FIGURE 8-5 A 2.0-g bead slides along a wire, as shown in Figure 8-5. At point A, the bead is at rest. Neglect friction and use g = 10 m/s 2 .
-Refer to Figure 8-5. What is the kinetic energy of the bead at point A?

Question

FIGURE 8-5  A 2.0-g bead slides along a wire, as shown in Figure 8-5. At point A, the bead is at rest. Neglect friction and use g = 10 m/s 2 .
-Refer to Figure 8-5. What is the kinetic energy of the bead at point A?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bead is at rest at point A, so its velocity is 0 and therefore its kinetic energy is also 0.

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