Respuesta :
Answer:
1920 Joules
Explanation:
* means multiply
^ means exponent
kinetic energy is in Joules or J
kinetic energy = 1/2 * mass * (velocity)^2
kinetic energy = 1/2 * 60 * (8)^2
kinetic energy = 1/2 * 60 * (8*8)
kinetic energy = 1/2 * 60 * (64)
kinetic energy = 1920 Joules or 1920 J
Answer:
KE = 1920 J
General Formulas and Concepts:
Energy
Kinetic Energy Formula: [tex]\displaystyle KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2[/tex]
- m is mass (in kg)
- v is velocity (in m/s)
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
[Given] m = 60 kg
[Given] v = 8 m/s
Step 2: Find KE
- Substitute in variables [Kinetic Energy Formula]: [tex]\displaystyle KE = \frac{1}{2}(60 \ kg)(8 \ m/s)^2[/tex]
- Evaluate: [tex]\displaystyle KE = 1920 \ J[/tex]
Topic: AP Physics 1 Algebra-Based
Unit: Energy