Answer:
Explanation:
Before it hits the ground:
The initial potential energy = the final potential energy + the kinetic energy
mgH = mgh + 1/2 mv²
gH = gh + 1/2 v²
v = √(2g (H - h))
v = √(2 * 9.81 m/s² * (0.42 m - 0.21 m))
v ≈ 2.0 m/s
When it hits the ground:
Initial potential energy = final kinetic energy
mgH = 1/2 mv²
v = √(2gH)
v = √(2 * 9.81 m/s² * 0.42 m)
v ≈ 2.9 m/s
Using a kinematic equation to check our answer:
v² = v₀² + 2a(x - x₀)
v² = (0 m/s)² + 2(9.8 m/s²)(0.42 m)
v ≈ 2.9 m/s