Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

What is the approximate kinetic energy of an Olympic athlete while sprinting at top speed in a $100\,\text{m}$ race?

  • A$400\,\text{J}$
  • B$4000\,\text{J}$
  • C$40\,000\,\text{J}$
  • D$400\,000\,\text{J}$

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