CAIE A Level Mathematics 9709 · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power: calculation question

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A body of mass 2 kg slides from rest down a smooth slope. The vertical drop from the starting point to the bottom of the slope is 11.25 m. Ignoring friction,

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    Find the speed of the body at the bottom of the slope. Use g = 10 m/s2^{2}.

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