What is the kinetic energy of a 2 kg body moving at 6 m/s?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 36 J
- Step 1: Kinetic energy is J. Answer: 36 J. Why not the others: 12 J: uses momentum. 72 J: forgets the factor 1/2. 6 J: forgets to square the speed.
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