Express the kinetic energy [1?2 (mass)(speed)2 ] of a car with a mass of 1,200 kg moving at a speed of 100 km/h. First, you need to convert the speed from km/h to the fundamental units of m/s. Show the conversion steps. (Note: We explain the concept of kinetic energy in Chapter 3.)

What will be an ideal response?


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