2007-04-20 06:18:04 · 6 answers · asked by shahid h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Potential energy of the cup on the table turns into rotational and translational kinetic energy of the cup. Some of that is probably transfered to the air mollecules (we call it heat). Eventually, the cup hits the ground, making more heat and noise.
2007-04-20 06:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by B B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cup on the table has potential energy equal to its mass times height. Once off the table, the energy is kinetic, also equal to mass times height. If units are ft-lbs then multiply by 32.
So, the answer is change from potential to kinetic.
2007-04-20 08:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and when it hits the ground, it may break into different pieces each of which may fly off in different directions with a part of that kinetic energy.
2007-04-20 06:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the cup is on the table it has potential, or positional energy. When it falls the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.
2007-04-20 06:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by Brian K² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cup converts its potential energy (from its height) into kenetic energy (as it falls).
2007-04-20 06:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy Dean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from potential to kinetic, heat (when it breaks) some wave (it vibrates in order to break)... well that's what i think... I'm not a physicist
2007-04-20 06:25:11 · answer #6 · answered by doom98999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋