Physics

Physics

Problem

Consider the following three moving objects. a. (a) Calculate the kinetic energy of each object: (i) a 3 g3\,\text{g} bullet travelling at 400 m/s400\,\text{m/s}, (ii) a 0.5 kg0.5\,\text{kg} football moving at 20 m/s20\,\text{m/s}, (iii) a 75 kg75\,\text{kg} cyclist riding at 5 m/s5\,\text{m/s}. b. (b) Arrange the three objects in descending order of kinetic energy.

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