Formula:
Kinetic Energy (KE) = (1/2) * mass * velocity²
Given:
* Mass (m) = 3 kg
* Velocity (v) = 7.5 m/s
Calculation:
KE = (1/2) * 3 kg * (7.5 m/s)²
KE = 1.5 kg * 56.25 m²/s²
KE = 84.375 Joules (J)
Answer: The kinetic energy of the ball is 84.375 Joules.