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Kinetic Energy Worksheet

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  1. Kinetic energy can be defined as:  

  2. The equation to be used to calculate kinetic energy (K.E.) is: 
  3. The SI unit in which K.E. is often measured is the ____________.
  4. Rodger Maris swung a bat which had a mass of 2 Kg at a velocity of 45 m/s. How many joules of kinetic energy could he give to a ball? 




  5. Barry Bonds swings a bat which has a mass of 1.5 Kg at a velocity of 55 m/s. How many joules of kinetic energy could he give to a ball? 




  6. Which is more important to hitting a home run - a heavier bat or a faster swing? 

  7. A golf pro swings his driver which weighs 0.75 kg at a velocity of 60 m/s. Calculate the kinetic energy of the club. 




  8. Calculate the K.E. of a car which has a mass of 1000 kg and is moving at the rate of 20 m/s. 




  9. What is the K.E. of a soccer ball which has a mass of 0.8 kg and is kicked at a velocity of 10 m/s? 




  10. Calculate the K.E. of a running back that has a mass of 80 kg and is running at a velocity of 8 m/s.