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A 1875 kg car moves with a velocity of 5 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy = (1/2) x (mass) x (speed)²

= (1/2) x (1875 kg) x (5 m/s)²

= (1/2) x (1875 kg) x (25 m²/s²)

= (937.5 kg) x (25 m²/s²

= 23,437.5 joules
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Kinetic energy = 1/2 mv^2 = 1/2 x 1875 x (5)^2 = 23437.5 J
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