Suppose that a ball thrown at a speed of 18 meters per second has a kinetic energy of 230 joules. What will be the kinetic energy (in joules) of the same ball if thrown at 54 meters per second? joules

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**Educational Content: Kinetic Energy Calculation Problem**

**Problem Statement:**

Suppose that a ball thrown at a speed of 18 meters per second has a kinetic energy of 230 joules. What will be the kinetic energy (in joules) of the same ball if thrown at 54 meters per second?

**Solution:**

To solve this problem, we will utilize the formula for kinetic energy:

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

where \( KE \) is the kinetic energy, \( m \) is the mass of the object, and \( v \) is the velocity of the object.

First, we calculate the mass of the ball using the given kinetic energy at 18 m/s:

1. **Initial Kinetic Energy:**

   \[ KE_1 = 230 \text{ joules} \]
   \[ v_1 = 18 \text{ m/s} \]

   Using the formula:

   \[ 230 = \frac{1}{2}m(18)^2 \]

   \[ 230 = \frac{1}{2}m \times 324 \]

   \[ 230 = 162m \]

   \[ m = \frac{230}{162} \]

   \[ m = 1.42 \text{ kg (approximately)} \]

2. **New Velocity and Kinetic Energy Calculation:**

   Now we find the kinetic energy at 54 m/s:

   \[ v_2 = 54 \text{ m/s} \]

   \[ KE_2 = \frac{1}{2}(1.42)(54)^2 \]

   \[ KE_2 = 0.71 \times 2916 \]

   \[ KE_2 = 2070.36 \text{ joules (approximately)} \]

Therefore, the kinetic energy of the ball when thrown at 54 meters per second is approximately 2070.36 joules.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Content: Kinetic Energy Calculation Problem** **Problem Statement:** Suppose that a ball thrown at a speed of 18 meters per second has a kinetic energy of 230 joules. What will be the kinetic energy (in joules) of the same ball if thrown at 54 meters per second? **Solution:** To solve this problem, we will utilize the formula for kinetic energy: \[ KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \] where \( KE \) is the kinetic energy, \( m \) is the mass of the object, and \( v \) is the velocity of the object. First, we calculate the mass of the ball using the given kinetic energy at 18 m/s: 1. **Initial Kinetic Energy:** \[ KE_1 = 230 \text{ joules} \] \[ v_1 = 18 \text{ m/s} \] Using the formula: \[ 230 = \frac{1}{2}m(18)^2 \] \[ 230 = \frac{1}{2}m \times 324 \] \[ 230 = 162m \] \[ m = \frac{230}{162} \] \[ m = 1.42 \text{ kg (approximately)} \] 2. **New Velocity and Kinetic Energy Calculation:** Now we find the kinetic energy at 54 m/s: \[ v_2 = 54 \text{ m/s} \] \[ KE_2 = \frac{1}{2}(1.42)(54)^2 \] \[ KE_2 = 0.71 \times 2916 \] \[ KE_2 = 2070.36 \text{ joules (approximately)} \] Therefore, the kinetic energy of the ball when thrown at 54 meters per second is approximately 2070.36 joules.
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