Jupiter has a mass of 1.9 × 1027 kg and in its orbit around the Sun has a speed of 13 km/s. Calculate the kinetic energy possessed by the Jupiter because of its orbit around the Sun. Give your answer to

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Step-by-step explanation:

KE = 1/2mv²

KE = 1/2(1.9x1027)(13)

KE = 12683.45 J

KE = 13000 J (2 sig figs)

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