05.13 Scientific Math Review

I reviewed the information on the Kinetic Energy equation in this box.

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Show your work for solving the problem... A 1500kg car is moving at a speed of 20m/s. Calculate the kinetic energy (in Joules) of the car.

How much kinetic energy does this car have?

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Show your work for solving the problem... What is the kinetic energy (in Joules) of a 22kg cheetah running at a speed of 28m/s?

How much kinetic energy does this running cheetah have?

I reviewed the information on the Potential Energy equation in this box.

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Show your work for solving the problem... A 25kg bowling ball is on a shelf in a bowling alley. The shelf is 1.2m high. Calculate the GPE (in Joules) of the bowling ball.

How much potential energy does this bowling ball have?

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Show your work for solving the problem... Susan is climbing a rock wall. If Susan’s mass is 61kg, what is her GPE (in Joules) she is 4.5m above the ground?

How much potential energy does Susan have?