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what is the kinetic energy of a sky diver with a mass of 60.0 kg falling at a terminal velocity of 40.0 ms?

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Answer:

48,000 J

Step-by-step explanation:

m = 60.0 kg

v = 40.0 m/s

kinetic energy = mv^2/2 = 60*40^2/2 = 48,000 J

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