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  • Kinetic Energy of a 750 kg Car at 65 mph: Calculation & Formula
    Here's how to calculate the kinetic energy of a car:

    1. Understand the Formula:

    The kinetic energy (KE) of an object is calculated using the following formula:

    KE = (1/2) * m * v²

    Where:

    * KE = Kinetic Energy (measured in Joules)

    * m = Mass (measured in kilograms)

    * v = Velocity (measured in meters per second)

    2. Convert Units:

    * Mass: 750 automobiles is not a standard unit. I'm assuming you mean 750 kilograms (kg), which is a typical weight for a car.

    * Velocity: 65 miles per hour needs to be converted to meters per second (m/s):

    * 1 mile = 1609.34 meters

    * 1 hour = 3600 seconds

    * 65 miles/hour * (1609.34 meters/mile) * (1 hour/3600 seconds) ≈ 29.06 m/s

    3. Plug in the Values:

    KE = (1/2) * 750 kg * (29.06 m/s)²

    KE ≈ 316,827 Joules

    Therefore, a 750 kg automobile traveling at 65 miles per hour (approximately 29.06 m/s) has approximately 316,827 Joules of kinetic energy.

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