Calculate the kinetic energy of a 150-g baseball moving at a speed of 38.m/s (85 mph). A)5.7 J B)1.1 × 10²J C)5.7 × 10³ J D)1.1 × 10⁵ J

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The kinetic energy (KE) is calculated using the formula KE = 0.5 * m * v^2, where m is the mass in kilograms and v is the velocity in meters per second. Converting 150 g to kg gives 0.150 kg. Plugging in the values: KE = 0.5 * 0.150 kg * (38 m/s)^2 = 1.1 × 10^2 J.

Calculate the Kinetic Energy of a 150-G Baseball Moving at a Speed