Question

Calculate the kinetic energy in joules of a 1500 kg automobile moving at 17 m/s . express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Answer 1

Kinetic energy = 1/2 (mass)*(velocity)^2

ke = 1/2 (1500kg) (17m/s)^2
ke = 216750 kg*m^2/s^2 = 216750 Joules

(sorry, I don't know significant figures. but this is otherwise the correct answer with the right units. hope this helps!! :))