A 6 kg object has a speed of 20 m/s. what is its kinetic energy
Chemistry · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given:
mass = 6 kg
v = 20 m/s
Determine the kinetic energy.
Formula for kinetic energy:
Ke = ½ mv^2
Solution:
Substitute the given values of m and v to the formula for the kinetic energy.
Ke = ½ m/v^2
Ke = ½ (6 kg)(20 m/s)^2
Ke = (3kg)(200 m^2/s^2)
Ke = 600 Joules
Final answer:
Ke = 600 Joules