Formula:

Kinetic Energy (KE) = (1/2) * mass (m) * velocity² (v²)

Given:

* Mass (m) = 72 kg

* Velocity (v) = 79 m/s

Calculation:

KE = (1/2) * 72 kg * (79 m/s)²

KE = 36 kg * 6241 m²/s²

KE = 224,676 Joules (J)

Answer: The kinetic energy of the skydiver is approximately 224,676 Joules.