Use the following formula to solve: A 700-kg vehicle is traveling at a speed of 6 m/s. How much kinetic energy does it have?

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12,600 J
50,400 J
700 J

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The formula to calculate kinetic energy is:

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

Given:
Mass = 700 kg
Velocity = 6 m/s

Substituting these values into the formula:

Kinetic Energy = (1/2) * 700 kg * (6 m/s)^2
Kinetic Energy = (1/2) * 700 kg * 36 m^2/s^2
Kinetic Energy = 18,900 kg m^2/s^2

Since 1 J = 1 kg m^2/s^2:

Kinetic Energy = 18,900 J

Therefore, the correct answer is 18,900 J.