What is the kinetic energy of a bullet of mass 0.03 kg traveling at a speed of 400 m/s?

Answer: 2400 J
Explanation

KE = 1/2mv²

Given m = 0.03 kg, v = 400 m/s

KE = 1/2 × 0.03 × 400 × 400

= 1/2 × 0.03 × 160000

= 1/2 × 4800

= 2400 J

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