Calculate the kinetic energy, in joules of a 1250-kg automobile moving at 20.0 m/s.

250000 J.

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Mass (m) = 1250 kg

Velocity (v) = 20.0 m/s.

Kinetic energy (K.E) =?

Kinetic energy is simply defined as energy possed by a body in motion. Mathematically, it is expressed as:

K.E = ½mv²

Where:

K.E is the kinetic energy

m is the mass of the object

v is the velocity of the object.

Thus, we can obtain the kinetic energy of the automobile by using the above formula as illustrated below:

Mass (m) = 1250 kg

Velocity (v) = 20.0 m/s.

Kinetic energy (K.E) =?

K.E = ½mv²

K.E = ½ × 1250 × 20²

K.E = 625 × 400

K.E = 250000 J

Therefore, the kinetic energy of the automobile is 250000 J