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Mikael17
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How can i calculate the Energy required to bring 1 kg 1000 meter above the surface of the earth ?
Good for you. Will you have access to the lazy version if you see something like this on a test?Mikael17 said:Thanks, I found the lazy version https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/physics/gravitational-potential.php
There are formulae and there are basic principles which can often be expressed by formulae. To understand and know a basic principle it is necessary for you to be able to put names (words) to the basic symbols that a shorthand formula tells you.Mikael17 said:Thanks, I found the lazy version https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/physics/gravitational-potential.php
The energy required to lift an object is calculated using the formula: E = m * g * h, where E is the energy in joules, m is the mass in kilograms, g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth), and h is the height in meters.
Using the formula E = m * g * h, for 1 kg at a height of 1000 meters, the energy required is E = 1 kg * 9.81 m/s² * 1000 m, which equals 9810 joules.
Yes, the energy required can slightly change with altitude because the acceleration due to gravity (g) decreases as you move further from the Earth's surface. However, for heights like 1000 meters, the change is negligible, and g is often approximated as 9.81 m/s².
Calculating the energy required to lift objects is crucial in various fields, including engineering, physics, and aerospace. It helps in designing elevators, cranes, and spacecraft, as well as in understanding energy consumption and efficiency in lifting operations.
Yes, in practical scenarios, there are energy losses due to factors such as air resistance, friction in pulleys or lifting mechanisms, and inefficiencies in engines or motors used to perform the lifting. These factors mean that the actual energy consumed will be greater than the calculated energy required to lift the object vertically.