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Find the kinetic energy K of the car at the top of the loop. Express your answer numerically, in joules.

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Answer:

7840 J

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question in the image attached below, the objective was to find the kinetic energy K of the car at the top of the loop.

Given that;

mass = 50 kg

height h = 48 m

loop of the radius R = 16 m

The kinetic energy K of the car was as a result of the conversion of potential energy.

Therefore, the kinetic energy can be calculated by using the formula:

K.E = mg( h - 2R)

K.E = (50 kg × 9.8 m/s²) (48 m - 2(16 m))

K.E = 490 × 16 J

K.E = 7840 J

Find the kinetic energy K of the car at the top of the loop. Express your answer numerically-example-1
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