Question

A 1.2 kg ball of clay is thrown horizontally with a speed of 2 m/s, hits a wall and sticks to it. The amount of energy stored as thermal energy is

Answer 1

the amount of energy stored as thermal energy is 2.4 Joules.

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of energy stored as thermal energy can be calculated by considering the initial kinetic energy of the ball and the final thermal energy after the collision.

The initial kinetic energy of the ball can be calculated using the formula:

Kinetic energy = (1/2) * mass * velocity^2

Plugging in the values:

Kinetic energy = (1/2) * 1.2 kg * (2 m/s)^2

= 2.4 J