It would mostly depend on its weight
Answer:
KE = 10530 J or 10.53 KJ
Explanation:
The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv^2
Let's apply the formula:
KE = 1/2 mv^2
KE = 1/2 (65kg) (18m/s)^2
KE = 10530 J or 10.53 KJ
It'll last 20 hours. If it travels 110 miles in one hours, 110 times 20 equals 2,200.
Given that,
Initial velocity , Vi = 0
Final velocity , Vf = 40 m/s
Acceleration due to gravity , a = 9.81 m/s²
Distance can be calculated as,
2as = Vf² - Vi²
2 * 9.81 *s = 40² - 0²
s = 81.55 m
For half height, that is, s = 40.77m
Vf= ??
2as = Vf² - Vi²
2 * 9.81 * 40.77 = Vf² - 0²
Vf² = 800
Vf = 28.28 m/s
Therefore, speed of roller coaster when height is half of its starting point will be 28 m/s.