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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?
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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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