Question

A 1500kg car is travelling at v=30m/s. The cars kinetic energy is? *

A) 45000J
B) 1350000J
C) 22500J
D)675000J

show your work please

Answer 1

Hi there!

$\large\boxed{\text{D. 675000J}}$

Use the following formula to solve:

KE = 1/2mv², where:

KE = kinetic energy

m = mass (kg)

v = velocity (m/s)

Therefore:

KE = 1/2(1500)(30)²

KE = 1/2(1500)(900)

KE = 675000 J