Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
5.2Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 5.2.1Derive the change in gravitational potential energy in a uniform field from W = Fs.
- 5.2.2Recall and use the formula for gravitational potential energy changes in a uniform field.
- 5.2.3Derive the kinetic energy formula from the equations of motion.
- 5.2.4Recall and use the kinetic energy formula.
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Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
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