Kinetic energy can be calculated using the formula KE = 1/2mv2. What is the kinetic energy of a bicycle that has a mass of 20 kg and is traveling at a velocity of 10 m/sec?​

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Answer:

KE = 1000 J

General Formulas and Concepts:

Math

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Physics

Energy

Kinetic Energy Formula: [tex]\displaystyle KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2[/tex]

  • Energy is in Joules
  • m is mass (in kg)
  • v is velocity (in m/s)

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

m = 20 kg

v = 10 m/s

Step 2: Find KE

  1. Substitute [KE]:                    [tex]\displaystyle KE = \frac{1}{2}(20)(10)^2[/tex]
  2. Exponents:                          [tex]\displaystyle KE = \frac{1}{2}(20)(100)[/tex]
  3. Multiply:                               [tex]\displaystyle KE = (10)(100)[/tex]
  4. Multiply:                               [tex]\displaystyle KE = 1000[/tex]