261. When object is thrown upward it rises to height "h" how high is the object in terms of h, when it has lost one third of its original Kinetic Energy?
- A. h/3
- B. None of these
- C. h/4
- D. h/2
Check answer and explanation
Answer: h/2
Explanation The total mechanical energy (kinetic + potential) remains constant. Initially, the object has total energy E = K + U = mgh . When it loses 1/3 of its kinetic energy, the remaining kinetic energy is 2/3 of the initial value. Using energy conservation, solving for height gives h/2 .