Question

57. A red ball (m= 10 kg) is moving at 3 m/s. A green ball (m = 8 kg) is moving at 3.5 m/s. Which ball has more

energy and by how much (2)

Answer 1

the green ball has 4J more energy

Step-by-step explanation:

The kinetic energy is given by the formula

K = 0.5 m v^2

the kinetic energy of the red ball:

K(red) = 0.5*10*3^2= 45J

of the green ball:

K(green)=0.5*8*3.5^2 = 49J

therefore the green ball has more energy by 4 Joules