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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A car with mass $1500\,\text{kg}$ speeds up from an initial velocity of $15\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. As a result of this acceleration, the car gains $3.0 \times 10^{5}\,\text{J}$ of kinetic energy. What is the increase in the car’s speed?

  • A$5.4\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$10\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$20\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$25\,\text{m s}^{-1}$

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