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Gravitational potential energy (Eg) and kinetic energy (Ek)

A 70.0 kg athlete is running at a 12m/s in the 100.0m dash. What is the kinetic energy of the athlete?​

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Gravitational potential energy (Eg) and kinetic energy (Ek) A 70.0 kg athlete is running-example-1
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Answer:


\boxed {\boxed {\sf E_K= \ 5,040 \ J}}

Step-by-step explanation:

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to motion. It is calculated using the following formula:


E_K= (1)/(2) mv^2

The mass of the athlete is 70.0 kilograms. The velocity is 12 meters per second.

  • m= 70.0 kg
  • v= 12 m/s

Substitute the values into the formula.


E_K= (1)/(2) (70.0 \ kg)(12 \ m/s)^2

Solve the exponent.

  • (12 m/s)² = (12 m/s)(12 m/s) = 144 m²/s²


E_K= (1)/(2) (70.0 \ kg)(144 \ m^2/s^2)

Multiply the numbers together.


E_K= (1)/(2) (10, 080 \ kg*m^2/s^2)


E_K= 5,040 \ kg*m^2/s^2

Convert the units. 1 kilogram meter squared per second squared is equal to 1 Joule, so our answer is equal to 5,040 Joules.


E_K= 5.040 \ J

The athlete has 5,040 Joules of kinetic energy.

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