Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321993721
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Chapter 8 - Section 8.4 - Gravitational Energy - Got It? - Page 138: 8.3

Answer

a, c, and d

Work Step by Step

b) is incorrect because B has more potential energy, which means it has less kinetic energy and is therefore moving slower. In addition, e) is incorrect because the proportion of total energy to potential energy is always the same.
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