Calculate the total kinetic energy, in Btu, of an object

Joseph Krupa

Joseph Krupa

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2022-01-10

Calculate the total kinetic energy, in Btu, of an object with a mass of 10 lbm when its velocity is 50 ft/s.

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John Koga

John Koga

Beginner2022-01-11Added 33 answers

Given
The mass (m)=10 lbm
The velocity (v)=50 ft/s
Required
The kinetic energy (KE)
The formula for the kinetic energy
KE=12mv2=1210502=12500lbm.ft2s2
Note that 1Btu=25037lbm.ft2s2
So KE=1250025037=.499Btu
We get the finally answer is
KE=.499 Btu

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