On the ramp shown below, a student releases two identical objects at different starting points. The student releases Object 1 first. The diagram below shows the positions of Objects 1 and 2 in motion.
Which has the highest kinetic energy?
Based on the diagram, Object 1 is higher up on the ramp compared to Object 2 when they are both in motion. This means that Object 1 has a greater gravitational potential energy than Object 2. As the objects move down the ramp, this gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.
Since Object 1 has a higher starting position and therefore a greater potential energy, it will have a higher kinetic energy compared to Object 2.
To determine which object has the highest kinetic energy, we need more information about the objects. Specifically, we need to know the masses and velocities of the objects.
Kinetic energy (KE) can be calculated using the formula: KE = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.
Since we don't have the masses and velocities of the objects in the given information, we cannot determine which one has the highest kinetic energy.