What energy is wasted in the hydroelectric system for generating electricity？

The x-coordinate of a particle in curvilinear motion is given by x = 3.1t3 - 4.9t where x is in feet and t is in seconds. the y-component of acceleration in feet per second squared is given by ay = 2.3t. if the particle has y-components y = 0 and vy = 5.0 ft/sec when t = 0, find the magnitudes of the velocity v and acceleration a when t = 1.8 sec. sketch the path for the first 1.8 seconds of motion, and show the velocity and acceleration vectors for t = 1.8 sec. answers: v = ft/sec a = ft/sec2

Apebble is thrown into a calm lake, ripples are formed from the center and move outward. the water particles in the lake travel in a circular pattern that moves up and down on the surface of a lake, and the energy travels a) diagonally. b) downward. c) horizontally. d) upward.

Why do astronauts in the space shuttle weigh less?