What Is the Minimum Energy Needed to Change the Speed

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum energy needed to change the speed of a 1600-kg sport utility vehicle from 15.0 m/s to 40.0 m/s?

• A)1.10 MJ
• B)10.0 kJ
• C)20.0 kJ
• D)40.0 kJ
• E)0.960 MJ

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Definitions:

Quantity of Output

Refers to the total amount of goods or services produced by a firm or an economy within a specific time period.

Total Cost

The overall expenditure associated with the creation of goods or provision of services, comprising both certain and variable costs.

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product, which can vary depending on the level of production.

Average Variable Cost

The variable cost of production divided by the quantity produced, showing the cost of producing each additional unit.