Problem 5.1 a) A 2000 kg car is travelling 50 miles per hour. Find the kinetic energy in Joules. b) The same car is lifted vertically upward and then dropped from rest. Find the height from which it is dropped if it strikes the ground at 50 miles per hour (neglect air resistance).

Problem 5.1 a) A 2000 kg car is travelling 50 miles per hour. Find the kinetic energy in Joules. b) The same car is lifted vertically upward and then dropped from rest. Find the height from which it is dropped if it strikes the ground at 50 miles per hour (neglect air resistance).

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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