Kinetic Energy Calculation

Kinetic Energy

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Daily Review - What is the potential energy of a 25 kg backpack sitting on a 0.8 m high table?

PE = mgh

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What is the kinetic energy of a 44 kg cheetah running at 31 m/s?

KE = ½ mv²

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A 65 kg boy on his bike is moving at a rate of 12 m/s. Calculate the kinetic energy of the boy on his bike.

KE = ½ mv²

Multiple Choice

Potential energy is based on ....

• height

• speed

Multiple Choice

Kinetic energy is based on .....

• height

• speed