What is the kinetic energy of a 9 kg skateboard that is traveling at a speed of 5 m/s?

1 Answer
Jan 24, 2018

#112.5J#

Explanation:

Kinetic energy is expressed in the formula of

#KE=1/2mv^2#

#m# is the mass of the object in kilograms

#v# is the speed of the object in #m"/"s^2#

#KE=1/2*9*5^2J#

#KE=4.5*25J#

#KE=112.5J#

So, the skateboard has an energy of #112.5# joules.