If you are given a kinetic energy of 3,000J and a velocity of 10 m/s, what is the mass?

Question 4 options:

30 kg

300 kg

600 kg

60 kg

1 answer

The kinetic energy (KE) can be calculated using the formula:

\[ KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 \]

where:

  • \( KE \) is the kinetic energy,
  • \( m \) is the mass,
  • \( v \) is the velocity.

Given:

  • \( KE = 3000 , J \)
  • \( v = 10 , m/s \)

We can rearrange the formula to solve for mass \( m \):

\[ m = \frac{2 \cdot KE}{v^2} \]

Now, plug in the values:

\[ m = \frac{2 \cdot 3000 , J}{(10 , m/s)^2} \]

\[ m = \frac{6000 , J}{100 , m^2/s^2} \]

\[ m = 60 , kg \]

Therefore, the mass is 60 kg.

The correct answer is 60 kg.