A spaceship of mass 10⁶ kg is to be accelerated to 0.60c.How much energy does this require? A) 2.3 × 10²² J B) 6.0 × 10²² J C) 2.5 × 10²³ J D) 1.5 × 10²³ J

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The correct answer is A because the energy required to accelerate a spaceship of mass 10^6 kg to 0.60c is 2.3 × 10^22 J. This can be calculated using the formula E = (1/2)mv^2, where E is the energy, m is the mass, and v is the velocity.

A Spaceship of Mass 106 Kg Is to Be Accelerated

A Spaceship of Mass 10⁶ Kg Is to Be Accelerated