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An object has a velocity of 8 m/s and a kinetic energy of 480 J. What is the mass of the object? (Formula:

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E=1/2m*v^2
480=1/2m*64
m=15kg
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Answer:. Mass of the object = 15kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the velocity of the object as 8 m/s

Energy is given as 480 j

Let m be the mass of the object

Using the formula

E = (1/2) m v^2

m = 2E/v^2

m = (2 × 480)/ 8^2

= 960/64

= 15kg

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