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A dolphin has a kinetic energy of 2800 [J] and a mass of 75 [kg]. What is the velocity of the mammal?

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velocity = square root of (2 x Kinetic Energy / Mass)

velocity = √(2KE/m)

velocity = √(2*2800/75)

velocity = 24.29 m/s

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