Determine the kinetic energy of a 659 kg roller coaster car that is moving with a speed of 12.5 m/s.

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Kinetic energy equation is given:

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

Substituting our known variables, we get:

KE = (1)/(2)(659)(12.5^2)

KE = 51484.375J

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Matthew Camp answered Oct 16, 2019

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