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If a toy helicopter is moving at 12 m/s, how much energy does 3kg toy have?

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Answer:216 J Is the answer I just checked

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Answer:

216 J

Explanation:

The kinetic energy is given by ...

KE = 1/2mv^2

KE = (1/2)(3 kg)(12 m/s)^2 = 216 kg·m²/s² = 216 J

The kinetic energy of the toy is 216 joules.

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Its potential energy depends on its height.

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