Question

How fast is the apple traveling when the kinetic energy is 32 joules?

Answer 1

Answer

The apple is traveling at 8 meters per second

Explanation

We have the equation that relates the kinetic energy with the velocty:

$K=\frac{v^2}{2}$

Then, to find thevelocity when the apple has 32, we replace K = 32 j:

$\begin{gathered} 32=\frac{v^2}{2} \\ 32\cdot2=v^2 \\ 64=v^2 \\ v=\sqrt{64}=8 \\ \end{gathered}$

Thus, the speed of the apple is 8meter per second