Free Fall Energy Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Free Fall Energy is:

\[ \text{FFE} = m \cdot g \cdot h \]

Where:

\( \text{FFE} \) is the Free Fall Energy (Joules)
\( m \) is the mass of the falling object (kg)
\( h \) is the height of the fall (m)
\( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s² on Earth, but can be adjusted for other values)

What is Free Fall Energy?

Free Fall Energy refers to the potential energy that an object possesses due to its mass, the height from which it falls, and the acceleration due to gravity. This energy is converted into kinetic energy as the object falls.

It is calculated using the formula \( \text{FFE} = m \cdot g \cdot h \), which combines the mass of the object, the height of the fall, and the gravitational acceleration.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Mass (m) = 10 kg
Height of the Fall (h) = 5 m
Acceleration due to Gravity (g) = 9.81 m/s²

Using the formula to calculate the Free Fall Energy:

\[ \text{FFE} = 10 \, \text{kg} \cdot 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \cdot 5 \, \text{m} = 490.5 \, \text{Joules} \]

The Free Fall Energy is 490.5 Joules.