A runner of weight 588N runs at a speed of 8 miles/hr. What is the kinetic energy of the runner? Determine the power exerted by the runner over a distance of 10m.
KE = 1/2mv^2m = 588/9.8 = 60 kgv = 8 miles/hr = 3.56 m/sKE = 379 JP = E/tt = d/v = 10m/3.56m/s = 2.81 sP = 135 W
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