Answer:
The kinetic energy is [tex]10.8MJ[/tex] or [tex]108 * 10^{5} Joules[/tex]
Explanation:
Kinetic energy can be defined as an energy possessed by an object or body due to its motion.
Mathematically, kinetic energy is given by the formula;
[tex] K.E = \frac{1}{2}MV^{2}[/tex]
Where, K.E represents kinetic energy measured in Joules.
M represents mass measured in kilograms.
V represents velocity measured in metres per seconds square.
Given the following data;
Mass of automobile = 1,500kg
Velocity = 120
[tex] K.E = \frac{1}{2}MV^{2}[/tex]
Substituting into the equation, we have;
[tex] K.E = \frac{1}{2}*1500*120^{2}[/tex]
[tex] K.E = \frac{1}{2}*1500*14400[/tex]
[tex] K.E = 750*14400[/tex]
K.E = 10,800000 Joules or 10.8MJ
Note: MJ is Megajoule
Therefore, the kinetic energy possessed by the automobile is [tex]10.8MJ[/tex] or [tex]108 * 10^{5} Joules[/tex]
