By definition, the kinetic energy is given by:
[tex]k = ( \frac{1}{2} ) (m) (v ^ 2)
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Where,
m: mass of the object
v: object speed
Substituting values we have:
[tex]k = \frac{1}{2} (15) (5 ^ 2)
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Doing the calculations we have
[tex]k = 187.5 J
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The energy unit is joules
Answer:
the canoe's kinetic energy is:
[tex]k = 187.5 J[/tex]
