Question

How much kinetic energy would a cat moving at a velocity of 3 m/s south have if the cat has a mass of 32 kilograms? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number, no decimal places.)

Answer 1

144 Joules

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for calculating kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv^2, where KE is the kinetic energy, m is the mass of the object, and v is the velocity.

Plugging in the given values, we get:

KE = 1/2 * 32 kg * (3 m/s)^2

KE = 1/2 * 32 kg * 9 m^2/s^2

KE = 144 J

Therefore, the kinetic energy of the cat moving at a velocity of 3 m/s south would be approximately 144 Joules.