Search SchoolNGR

Saturday, 04 April 2026
Register . Login

A body rolls down a slope from a height of 100m. its velocity at the foot of the slope ...

A body rolls down a slope from a height of 100m. its velocity at the foot of the slope is 20ms-1. What percentage of its initial potential energy is converted into kinetic energy? [g = 10ms-1]
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
  • A 40%
  • B 35%
  • C 20%
  • D 15%
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
P.E = mgh = 1000m joules
K.E = \(\frac{1}{2}\)mv2 = 200m joules
%converted = \(\frac{200m}{1000m}\) x 100
= 20%

Share question on: