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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

An Olympic athlete with a mass of $80\,\text{kg}$ is taking part in a $100\,\text{m}$ race. What is the most suitable estimate of his mean kinetic energy during the race?

  • A$4 \times 10^{2}\,\text{J}$
  • B$4 \times 10^{3}\,\text{J}$
  • C$4 \times 10^{4}\,\text{J}$
  • D$4 \times 10^{5}\,\text{J}$

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