The kinetic energy of a body of mass m, travelling at a velocity, v, is given by
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The kinetic energy of a body of mass m, travelling at a velocity, v, is given by ½mv2. Calculate and compare the impact energies (i.e. the kinetic energies) of a small car travelling at 50 mph, and a meteoroid of mass 1g travelling at 20 km s−1. (Assume the car has a mass 1000 kg and note that 50 mph is approximately 20 m s−1.)
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An Introduction To The Solar System
ISBN: 9781108430845
3rd Edition
Authors: David A. Rothery, Neil McBride, Iain Gilmour
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