Question

Lance is a 60-kg runner who, on a good day, runs at a speed of 5 m/s. What is his kinetic energy when he runs at this speed? *

Answer 1

Answer:

His kinetic energy when he runs at that 5 m/s is 750 joules

Explanation:

The given information are;

The mass of, Lance, the runner = 60-kg

The speed by which Lance is running = 5 m/s

The kinetic energy, KE, is given by the relation;

KE = 1/2×m×v²

Where;

m = The mass = 60-kg

v = The instantaneous speed of motion = 5 m/s

The kinetic energy can be found by substituting the values of the variables in the kinetic energy equation as follows;

KE = 1/2 × 60 kg × (5 m/s)² = 750 joules

His kinetic energy when he runs at that 5 m/s is 750 joules.