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Determine the kinetic energy of a 1000kg rollercoaster car that is moving with a speed of 20.0 m/s

Determine the kinetic energy of a 1000kg rollercoaster car that is moving with a speed of 20.0 m/s
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Determine the kinetic energy of a 1000kg rollercoaster car that is moving with a speed of 20.0 m/s

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KE = 1/2mv^2
KE = 1/2(1000)(20^2)
KE = 2.0 * 10^5
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KE = 200,000

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