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How much Kinetic Energy (J) would a 50 kg model roller coaster have travelling at 1 m/s? *

User Zhe Zhang
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Answer:KE = 25 J

Explanation: Kinetic energy is expressed in the following equation:

KE = 1/2 mv²

Substitute the given values:

KE = 1/2 50kg ( 1 m/s ) ²

= 25 J

User Davew
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Answer:

KE = 25J

Step-by-step explanation:

KE = 0.5 * m * v * v

= 0.5 * 50 * 1 * 1

KE = 25J

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