The kinetic energy E of a body is proportional to its weight W and the square of its velocity v. A 10 lb body moving at 6 ft/sec has an 8 ft – lb of kinetic energy. How much is the kinetic energy of a 2 ton ( 4,000 lb ) truck speeding at 45 kph ( 66 ft/sec )?. Select one: O a. 258,900 ft - lb O b. 268,400 ft – lb O c. 325,500 ft - lb O d. 387,200 ft - lb

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The kinetic energy E of a body is proportional to its weight W and the square of its velocity v.
A 10 lb body moving at 6 ft/sec has an 8 ft – lb of kinetic energy. How much is the kinetic
energy of a 2 ton ( 4,000 lb ) truck speeding at 45 kph ( 66 ft/sec )?.
Select one:
O a. 258,900 ft - lb
O b. 268,400 ft – lb
O c. 325,500 ft - lb
O d. 387,200 ft - lb
Transcribed Image Text:The kinetic energy E of a body is proportional to its weight W and the square of its velocity v. A 10 lb body moving at 6 ft/sec has an 8 ft – lb of kinetic energy. How much is the kinetic energy of a 2 ton ( 4,000 lb ) truck speeding at 45 kph ( 66 ft/sec )?. Select one: O a. 258,900 ft - lb O b. 268,400 ft – lb O c. 325,500 ft - lb O d. 387,200 ft - lb
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