Distinguish kinetic energy & gravitational potential energy


Question 1: Distinguish between kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy, using your own words and understanding.

Question 2: A toy rocket of mass 5 kg is launched upwards with sufficient speed to reach a maximum height of 25 m.

(a) Calculate the launch speed of the toy rocket. 

(b) Calculate the momentum of the toy rocket at a height of 20 m.

(c) Sketch a graph to show the variation of the kinetic energy of the toy rocket with height from the time the rocket was launch until it reached maximum height.

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