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what is the kinetic energy of a 0.50 g insect traveling in a straight line at 5.0m/s? a)6.25J b) 1.25J

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kinetic energy = 0.5 × mass × speed^2

Ek = 0.5 × 0.50 × 5^2

Ek = 6.25J
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