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The calculation of kinetic energy uses the formula, KE = 1 2 mv2. Identify the unit that is required for mass and velocity, respectively, to determine the kinetic energy in Joules. A) mass in g, velocity in m s B) mass in kg, velocity in m s C) mass in g, velocity in km hr D) mass in kg, velocity in km hr

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So the answer is B. because the mass have Kg as a international unit and velocity is m/s, they are international units in physics.

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Answer:

Mass : kg

Velocity : m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Kinetic energy is due to the motion of an object. The mathematical expression for the kinetic energy is given by :


E_k=(1)/(2)mv^2

Where

m is the mass of the object

v is the velocity of object

The SI unit of kinetic energy is joule (J). One joule equals :


E_k=(1)/(2)* kg* m/s=Joule

Every physical quantity must be in SI units So, mass must be in kilogram (kg) and velocity must be in meter/second (m/s).

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