Question

A sprinter runs at a forward velocity of 8.94 m/s. If the sprinter has a mass of 62.4 kg, what is the sprinter's kinetic energy?

1. 2500 J
2. 249 J
3. 249.3 J
4. 2490 J
Plzzz help me!!!

Answer 1

Answer: 2490 J

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula to calculate kinetic energy is 1/2mv² where,

m = mass = 62.4

v = velocity = 8.94

Kinetic energy = 1/2mv²

= 1/2 × 62.4 × 8.94²

= 1/2 × 62.4 × 79.9236

= 2493.6J

The closest answer is option D.