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A 6kg object has 350j of kinetic energy. find the velocity of the object?

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We have no information describing the direction in which
the object is moving, so we're in no position to discuss its
velocity. ==> We have only speed to work with.

Kinetic energy = (1/2) (mass) (speed²)

(350 J) = (1/2) (6 kg) (speed²)

Divide each side by 3 kg : (350J / 3 kg) = (speed²)

Take the square root of each side: Speed = 10.8 m/s (rounded)


Units (for the curious/inquisitive):

[Energy] = [work] = [force] x [distance]

= [mass-distance/time²] x [distance]

= [ kg-meter / sec² ] x [ meter ]

= [ kg-meter² / sec² ] = Joule

Energy / mass = Joule/kg = [ meter² / sec² ] = (speed²)


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