A tomato of mass 0.17 kg is dropped from a tall bridge. If the tomato has a speed of 16 m/s just before it hits the ground, what is the kinetic energy of the tomato?

(1/2) m v^2

1/2x.17x(16)x(16)

To find the kinetic energy of an object, we can use the formula:

Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2

In this case, the mass of the tomato is given as 0.17 kg and the speed just before it hits the ground is 16 m/s.

Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * 0.17 kg * (16 m/s)^2

Simplifying the equation, we have:

Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * 0.17 kg * 256 m^2/s^2

Now, let's calculate the value:

Kinetic Energy = 0.5 * 0.17 kg * 256 m^2/s^2

Kinetic Energy = 21.76 Joules

Therefore, the kinetic energy of the tomato just before it hits the ground is 21.76 Joules.