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Find the speed of a 5.6-kg bowling ball that has a kinetic energy of 25.2 J.

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

25.2 J = (1/2) (5.6kg) (speed)²

Divide each side
by (2.8 kg) : 25.2 J / 2.8 kg = speed²

Take the square root
of each side: speed = √(9 m²/sec²)

= 3 m/s .

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