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Compute the kinetic energy of an 1800 lb automobile traveling at 30 mi/hr, How many times as great is the kinetic energy if the velocity is doubled.

College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter7: Work, Energy, And Energy Resources

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10PE: (a) How fast must a 3000-kg elephant move to have the same kinetic energy as a 65.0-kg sprinter...

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