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A 1000 kg racecar, which is capable of a top speed of 125 m/s, is sitting in a

parking lot. How much KE does it have?

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sitting = no movement
KE=0
User Klathzazt
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The racecar has 7,812,500 Joules of kinetic energy.

Kinetic energy (KE) is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. It is given by the formula KE = 1/2 mv^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.

To find the kinetic energy of a racecar, we need to use this formula.

Given: mass of the racecar (m) = 1000 kg, top speed (v) = 125 m/s

Plugging these values into the formula, we have KE = 1/2 x 1000 kg x (125 m/s)^2. Simplifying further:

KE = 1/2 x 1000 kg x 15625 m^2/s^2

KE = 7812500 Joules

Therefore, the racecar has 7,812,500 Joules of kinetic energy.

User Farruh Habibullaev
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