A 10.0-kg animal is running at a rate of 3.0 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the animal?

Hint: 1/2 (M) (V) 2

• 3.3 J

• 45.0 J

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Russell Frank

23 August, 02:19

A 10.0-kg animal is running at a rate of 3.0 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the animal?

Hint: 1/2 (M) (V) 2

• 3.3 J

• 45.0 J

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Aldo Park · Answer 1

Kinetic energy is calculated by using formula:

Ek = 1/2*m*v^2

Now we replace values of mass and speed in this formula.

Ek = 1/2*10*3^2 = 45.0J

When you have a formula and all variable values are given in the text of question just replace variable values in equation and find the final value.

A 10.0-kg animal is running at a rate of 3.0 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the animal?Hint: 1/2 (M) (V) 2• 3.3 J• 45.0 J

A 10.0-kg animal is running at a rate of 3.0 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the animal?

Hint: 1/2 (M) (V) 2

• 3.3 J

• 45.0 J