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

Space

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

  1. Substitute in variables [Kinetic Energy Formula]:                                           [tex]\displaystyle KE = \frac{1}{2}(60 \ kg)(8 \ m/s)^2[/tex]
  2. Evaluate:                                                                                                           [tex]\displaystyle KE = 1920 \ J[/tex]

Topic: AP Physics 1 Algebra-Based

Unit: Energy