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A stone of mass 300g is released from rest from the top of a bulding of height 100m. ...

A stone of mass 300g is released from rest from the top of a bulding of height 100m. Determine the kinetic energy gained by the stone when it is a quarter way down from the point of release.[g = 10 ms-2]
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  • A 750.0J
  • B 225.0J
  • C 75.0J
  • D 22.5J
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
K.E = P.E = mgh
= 0.3 x 10 x 100 - 0.3 x 10 x 75
= 75J

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