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What is the kinetic energy of a 1. 0-kg billiard ball that moves at 5. 0 m/s?.

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Answer:

12.5 J

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for a kinetic energy (KE) is

KE = 0.5*m*v²

Given m = 1.0 kg, v = 5.0 m/s, so

KE = 0.5*1.0*(5.0)² = 12.5 J

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