Chapter 6, Problem 6.98QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The kinetic energy of $\text{2458}\text{lb of}$ satellite has to be calculated in joules unit.

Concept introduction:

Kinetic energy:

The energy possessed by an object due to its motion is known as kinetic energy (i.e. energy gained by motion).

$\begin{array}{l}{\text{E}}_{\text{k}}\text{=}\text{1/2}\text{×}\text{m}\text{×}{\text{v}}^{\text{2}}\\ \text{where,}\\ {\text{E}}_{\text{k}}\text{-}\text{kinetic}\text{energy}\\ \text{m}\text{-}\text{mass}\\ \text{v}\text{-}\text{velocity}\end{array}$