Question

Two objects were lifted by a machine. One object had a mass of 2000 grams, and was lifted at a speed of
2 m/sec. The other had a mass of 4000 grams and was lifted at a rate of 3 m/sec.
a. Which object had more kinetic energy while it was being lifted?

Answer 1

Answer:

The second object (4000 grams) had more kinetic energy

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the equation KE = 0.5mv², where m is the mass and v is the velocity.

Find the kinetic energy of the first object:

KE = 0.5(2000)(2 m/s)²

KE = 4000 J

Find the kinetic energy of the second object:

KE = 0.5(4000)(3 m/s)²

KE = 18000 J

So, the second object (4000 grams) had more kinetic energy.