Question

16. An object of mass, m is moving with a constant velocity, v. How much work should

be done on the object in order to bring the object to rest?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Kinetic energy of an object of mass, moving with a velocity, v is given by the expression,

E k= 1/2 mv^2

To bring the object to rest, 1/2 mv^2amount of work is required to be done on the object.