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Question
A metal ball of mass 2 kg is allowed to fall freely from rest from a height of 5 m above the ground. What happens to the mechanical energy after the ball hits the ground and comes to rest?
Solution
After the ball hits the ground and comes to rest, its mechanical energy is converted into heat, sound, and deformation energy due to the impact.
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