How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the mass of the object in kilograms (kg).
- Enter the height from which the object is falling in meters (m).
- Click the "Calculate" button to compute the potential energy, kinetic energy, velocity, and time taken for the object to fall.
- Click the "Reset" button to clear all input and results.
Understanding the Results
The calculator provides the following results:
- Potential Energy (PE): The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.
- Kinetic Energy (KE): The energy an object possesses due to its motion.
- Velocity (v): The speed of the object at the moment it hits the ground.
- Time (t): The time taken for the object to fall from the given height.
The calculator uses the following formulas:
PE = mgh
KE = ½mv²
v = √(2gh)
t = √(2h/g)
Where:
- m = Mass of the object (kg)
- g = Acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)
- h = Height (m)
- v = Velocity (m/s)
- t = Time (s)