Let's convert the speed to m/s:
speed = (55 mph) (1609.3 m / mile) (1 hour / 3600 seconds)
speed = 24.59 m/s
Let's convert the mass to kilograms:
mass = (2135 lb) (0.45359 kg / lb)
mass = 968.4 kg
We can find the kinetic energy KE:
KE = (1/2) m v^2
KE = (1/2) (968.4 kg) (24.59 m/s)^2
KE = 292780 joules
The kinetic energy of the automobile is 292780 joules.
