Q4.13 Energy conservation .... in disguise (S)
The y component of the velocity of a projectile moving under gravity satisfies
![\[ v^2 = v_0^2 + 2 a(y-y_0) \]](mastermathpng-0.png)
with a=-g.
Show that this equation can be viewed as an expression of energy conservation.
The y component of the velocity of a projectile moving under gravity satisfies
with a=-g.
Show that this equation can be viewed as an expression of energy conservation.