Which form of radioactive decay would you be most likely to detect if it was happening in the room next to the one you are currently in?

A) The temperature increases by a factor 6

We can use the ideal gas equation:

[tex]pV=nRT[/tex]

where

p is the pressure

V is the volume

n is the number of moles

R is the gas constant

T is the temperature

We can also rewrite it as

[tex]\frac{pV}{T}=nR[/tex]

The gas is in a sealed container - this means the amount of gas is fixed, so n is constant. Since R is constant too, the term on the right in the equation is constant. So we can rewrite the equation as:

[tex]\frac{p_1V_1}{T_1}=\frac{p_2 V_2}{T_2}[/tex]

where in this problem we have:

[tex]V_2 = 2V_1[/tex] (the volume is doubled)

[tex]p_2 = 3 p_1[/tex] (the pressure is tripled)

re-arranging the equation, we find the change in temperature:

[tex]\frac{T_2}{T_1}=\frac{p_2 V_2}{p_1 V_1}=\frac{(3 p_1)(2 V_1)}{p_1 V_1}=6[/tex]

so, the temperature increases by a factor 6.

B) The temperature increases by a factor 1.5.

We can use again the same equation:

[tex]\frac{p_1V_1}{T_1}=\frac{p_2 V_2}{T_2}[/tex]

Where in this case:

[tex]V_2 = \frac{V_1}{2}[/tex] (the volume is halved)

[tex]p_2 = 3 p_1[/tex] (the pressure is tripled)

So, we can find the change in temperature:

[tex]\frac{T_2}{T_1}=\frac{p_2 V_2}{p_1 V_1}=\frac{(3 p_1)(\frac{V_1}{2})}{p_1 V_1}=\frac{3}{2}=1.5[/tex]

So, the temperature increases by 1.5 times.

Considering the combined law equation:

Gay-Lussac's Law indicates that, as long as the volume of the container containing the gas is constant, as the temperature increases, the gas molecules move faster. Then the number of shocks against the walls increases, that is, the pressure increases. That is, the gas pressure is directly proportional to its temperature.

In summary, when there is a constant volume, as the temperature increases, the gas pressure increases. And when the temperature decreases, gas pressure decreases.

Gay-Lussac's law can be expressed mathematically as follows:

[tex]\frac{P}{T}=k[/tex]

where:

Pressure and volume are related by Boyle's law, which says that the volume occupied by a given mass of gas at constant temperature is inversely proportional to pressure.

Boyle's law is expressed mathematically as:

P× V=k

where:

Finally, Charles's Law consists of the relationship that exists between the volume and the temperature of a certain amount of ideal gas, which is maintained at a constant pressure.

This law says that for a given sum of gas at constant pressure, as the temperature increases, the volume of the gas increases and as the temperature decreases, the volume of the gas decreases. That is, the volume is directly proportional to the temperature of the gas.

In summary, Charles' law is a law that says that when the amount of gas and pressure are kept constant, the ratio between volume and temperature will always have the same value:

[tex]\frac{V}{T}=k[/tex]

where:

Combined law equation is the combination of three gas laws called Boyle's, Charlie's and Gay-Lusac's law:

[tex]\frac{PxV}{T}=k[/tex]

Studying two different states, an initial state 1 and an final state 2, the following will be true:

[tex]\frac{P1xV1}{T1}=\frac{P2xV2}{T2}[/tex]

In this case, you know that:

So, replacing in the combined law equation:

[tex]\frac{P1xV1}{T1}=\frac{3xP1x2xV1}{T2}[/tex]

Solving:

[tex]\frac{P1xV1}{T1}=\frac{6xP1xV1}{T2}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{T2}{T1}=\frac{6xP1xV1}{P1xV1}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{T2}{T1}=6[/tex]

T2= 6×T1

Finally, the temperature increases by a factor of 6.

In this case, you know that:

So, replacing in the combined law equation:

[tex]\frac{P1xV1}{T1}=\frac{3xP1x\frac{V1}{2} }{T2}[/tex]

Solving:

[tex]\frac{P1xV1}{T1}=\frac{3xP1xV1}{2T2}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{T2}{T1}=\frac{3xP1xV1}{2P1xV1}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{T2}{T1}=\frac{3}{2} =1.5[/tex]

T2= 1.5×T1

Finally, the temperature increases by a factor of 1.5.

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Every substance, body or material has mass and volume, however the mass of different substances occupy different volumes.

This is where density  [tex]D[/tex]  appears as a  physical characteristic property of matter that establishes a relationship between the mass  [tex]m[/tex] of a body or substance and the volume  [tex]V[/tex] it occupies.

[tex]D=\frac{m}{V}[/tex]

So, according to this equation, the density is inversely ptoportional to the volume:

If the volume increases, the density decreases.

This is what a fish does to have buoyancy, since the density of a body is related to its buoyancy:

A body will float on another fluid if its density is lower.

Answer:

D 13.0mi, dir 22.6° north of east

Explanation:

Total movement east is 7+5 miles, or 12 miles. Total movement north is 2+3 miles, or 5 miles. The total displacement, as the crow flies, is of [tex]\sqrt{12^2+5^2} =13[/tex]miles. The angle is the inverse tangent of north/east, or [tex]tan^{-1} \frac 5 {12} =22.62°[/tex]

In order to find the density of the rock, the student should follow the steps highlighted below.

Steps in determining density of a rock

Weigh the rock using a scale to find out how heavy it is in grams. Ensure that the measurement is very precise.

Find out how much space the rock takes up: There are a few ways to figure out how big an irregularly shaped object, like a rock, is. There are two usual ways:

"Use water to measure volume: Pour water into a cylinder and write down how much there is at the start. " Gently put the rock in the water, and make sure there are no air bubbles stuck.

Find out how much water the rock is pushing out of the way now. Subtract the starting volume from the ending volume to find the volume of the rock.

Archimedes' principle: First, weigh the rock in the air. Then, weigh it again when it's completely underwater. The change in weight when a rock is in water is the same as the weight of the water that the rock pushes aside. Find the volume of the rock by dividing its weight by the density of water, which is usually 1 gram per cubic centimeter.

To find the density of a rock, divide its mass (in grams) by its volume (in cubic centimeters or milliliters). Density = Mass / Volume

Density is the amount of mass in a certain amount of space. It is calculated by dividing the amount of mass by the amount of space it takes up.

Ensure that the measurements for mass and volume are the same (like both in grams or both in kilograms, both in cubic centimeters or both in milliliters).

After calculating the density, write it in the right units. Density is usually measured in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

Sound waves travel faster through solids than they do through gases or liquids.  (C)  They don't travel through vacuum at all.

Example:

Speed of sound in normal air . . . around 340 m/s

Speed of sound in water . . . around 1,480 m/s

Speed of sound in iron . . . around 5,120 m/s

Answer: The universe is not infinite in space

This question is known as the Olbers' Paradox, who in the 19th century posed a question similar to the following:

If the universe where we live is infinite, static, and uniformly populated with stars (similar to the distribution of trees in an immense forest where we would find a tree in whatever direction we observe), which have eternally existed; the light of all of them would intensely illuminate any point of space.

That is to say, we should see stars in any direction, no matter how far away they are and the celestial vault should be exaggeratedly bright.

But this is not the case, the night sky is dark and the universe too.

Well, although the standard cosmological model of the universe suggests that it is infinite, the observable universe is not.

In other words, the universe is finite.

Then, in a universe of limited size, even having a great quantity of stars and galaxies, all of them would not be enough to illuminate all the space.

In addition, there is another important point: Not only the universe is finite, also its age is; this means it had a beginning.

Hence, having a finite observable universe that is continuously expanding, distant stars and galaxies move away even further.

So, when we look at a star that is 1 million light years away, we are seeing the star as it was seen 1 million years ago.

This means that the amount of light that comes to us from distant stars decreases all the time.

Therefore the light from the most distant stars has not yet had enough time to reach us.

Answer:

It is B.

Explanation:

1) Tropical rain forest

2) Temperate deciduous forest

3) Temperate grassland

4) Temperate grassland

Answer:

Yes.

Explanation:

Answer:

Explanation:

The center of mass lies on a line that joins position 4 of one start with position 4 of the other star.  The shortest distance between these two points will produce the largest velocity. You are using F = m v^2/R

Small R = large force.

Large Force = increased speed.

The masses don't have any effect on the outcome: they remain constant.

B is the correct answer

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Answer:

B) 10 parsecs

Explanation:

The distance of a star measured with the parallax method is given by:

[tex]d=\frac{1}{\theta}[/tex]

where

d is the distance, in Parsec

[tex]\theta[/tex] is the parallax angle, in arcseconds

For the star in the problem, the parallax angle is

[tex]\theta=0.1''[/tex]

therefore, the distance of the star is

[tex]d=\frac{1}{0.1''}=10 pc[/tex]

so, 10 parsecs.

Answer:

A virtual image is formed at the position from which the rays appear to have originated

Explanation:

When using lenses or mirrors to produce the image of an object, two types of images can be produced:

- Real image: a real image is produced when the rays of light actually converge to a point - in this case, the image can be projected on a screen. For a lens, a real image is located on the opposite side of the lens relative to the object, while for a mirror, a real image lies on the same side of the object with respect to the mirror

- Virtual image: a virtual image is formed at the position from which the rays appear to have originated. Because of that, a virtual image cannot physically be projected on a screen. For a mirror, a virtual image is located on the opposite side of the mirror relative to the object, while for a lens, a virtual image lies on the same side of the object with respect to the lens.

When a wave travels through a material, it can either reflect, refract or diffraction.

When a wave travels through a material, it interacts with the material in a number of ways, depending on the type of wave and the properties of the material. It could result into reflection, refraction and diffraction.

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If we are talking about simple harmonic motion, we are talking about waves and in this case the frequency [tex]f[/tex] is related to the period of oscillation [tex]T[/tex] in an inverse proportion.

Now, for a mass-on-a-spring system the period is given by:

[tex]T=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}[/tex]

Where [tex]m[/tex] is the oscillating mass and [tex]k[/tex] the spring constant, which depends on the spring stillness.

As we can see in this equation:

If we change [tex]m[/tex] and [tex]k[/tex] we will affect the period, hence the frequency.

Nevertheless, we do not see any relation with the Amplitude, this means the period (hence the frequency) does not depend on the amplitude.

Answer:

[tex]2.46\cdot 10^5 J[/tex]

Explanation:

The enegy of a single photon is given by:

[tex]E=\frac{hc}{\lambda}[/tex]

where

h is the Planck costant

c is the speed of light

[tex]\lambda[/tex] is the wavelength of the photon

In this problem,

[tex]\lambda=486 nm=4.86\cdot 10^{-7}m[/tex]

so the energy of one photon is

[tex]E_1=\frac{(6.63\cdot 10^{-34} Js)(3\cdot 10^8 m/s)}{4.86\cdot 10^{-7}m}=4.09\cdot 10^{-19} J[/tex]

1 mole of photons contains a number of Avogadro of photons:

[tex]N_A = 6.022\cdot 10^{23}[/tex]

therefore, the total energy of 1 mole of these photons will be

[tex]E=N_A E_1 = (6.022\cdot 10^{23})(4.09\cdot 10^{-19} J)=2.46\cdot 10^5 J[/tex]

The energy of a mole of photons with a wavelength of 486 nm is 2.462 x 10^5 joules, calculated by applying Planck's equation and using Avogadro's number.

The energy in joules of a mole of photons associated with visible light of wavelength 486 nm can be calculated using Planck's equation, E = hc/\u03bb, where h is Planck's constant (6.626 x 10-34 J·s), c is the speed of light (3.00 x 108 m/s), and \u03bb is the wavelength of the light (486 nm or 486 x 10-9 m). To find the energy per mole of photons, we also use Avogadro's number (6.022 x 1023 photons/mole).

First, calculate the energy of one photon:

E = hc/\u03bb = (6.626 x 10-34 J·s) (3.00 x 108 m/s) / (486 x 10-9 m) = 4.09 x 10-19 J/photon

Then, calculate the energy per mole of photons:

Emole = E · Avogadro's number = 4.09 x 10-19 J/photon x 6.022 x 1023 photons/mole = 2.462 x 105 J/mole

Therefore, the energy of a mole of photons at 486 nm is 2.462 x 105 joules.

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Resistors 'C' and 'D' are in series.  There's only one possible route for current to flow through them.  

Every electron that flows through one of them has to flow through the other one.  

The current (amount of charge per second) must be the same in 'C' and 'D', no matter how many ohms of resistance either one may have. (answer-choice B)

Answer:

C & D

Explanation:

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Answer:

55 mA

Explanation:

Ohm's law states:

V = IR

where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

220 V = I (4000 Ω)

I = 0.055 A

I = 55 mA

In the absence of any external force, the total momentum of a system stays the same is the law of conservation of momentum.

The law of conservation of momentum state that in an isolated system, the total mass of objects does not change which means that the mass of objects before collision is equal to the total mass after collision.

The formula for law of conservation of momentum is. M1V1 + M2v2 = M1V1 + M2V2

M1 is initial mass of objects

V1 initial velocity of the object.

M2 is final mass

V2 final velocity.

Therefore, In the absence of any external force, the total momentum of a system stays the same is the law of conservation momentum.

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The correct path of light through a reflecting telescope will be Primary mirror--->secondary mirror--->eyepiece--->eye.

A reflecting telescope (also called a reflector) is a telescope that uses a single or a combination of curved mirrors that reflect light and form an image

it is a design that allows for very large diameter objectives. Almost all of the major telescopes used in astronomy research are reflectors.

Reflecting telescopes come in many design variations and may employ extra optical elements to improve image quality or place the image in a mechanically advantageous position.

A curved primary mirror is the reflector telescope's basic optical element that creates an image at the focal plane. The distance from the mirror to the focal plane is called the focal length.

Film or a digital sensor may be located here to record the image, or a secondary mirror may be added to modify the optical characteristics and/or redirect the light to film, digital sensors, or an eyepiece for visual observation.

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Answer:

Hi,

The correct answer option is (B)The solute raises the boiling point of the solvent

Explanation:

Boiling point of a solvent is affected by the number of particles in a solution.Adding a solute to a solvent increases its boiling point because it lowers the vapor pressure of the solution.This is all about colligative properties where a decrease in vapor pressure will mean more heat needed to heat the solution to a boiling point.

All the best.

The true statement is that a solute raises the boiling point of a solvent. This is known as boiling point elevation. In contrary a solute will decrease the freezing point of a solvent and increase its conductivity.

When a solute is dissolved in a solvent it affects the properties of the solvent. The true statement from the given choices is option B - The solute raises the boiling point of the solvent. The process is called boiling point elevation. It's a colligative property meaning it relies on the number of dissolved particles in solution regardless of their nature. For example, when salt (solute) is added to water (solvent) the water’s boiling point increases.

Option A is incorrect because in actuality, a solute decreases the freezing point of a solvent. The solvent does not decrease the conductivity of the solute (Option C) but instead dissolution often increases conductivity.

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Answer:

Explanation:

You can always  figure out something to say about a question like this if you have a formula to work with. Likely you do.

There are many ways it can be written

R = k * L / A

So here's the answer.

Resistance = k  which depends of the properties of the material used to make the wire * the  Length of the wire  divided by the cross sectional area of the wire.

The electrical resistance of anything depends on its physical dimensions (length and cross-section area of a wire), and the substance of which it's composed.

Answer:

D

Explanation:

The car turns slightly crossing the boundary because the amount of friction the car experiences on each surface is different, so the interaction between the car and the surface changes, which pushes the car slightly to the left or right. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Speed is distance travelled by the object per unit time. Due to having no direction and only having magnitude, speed is a scalar quantity With SI unit meter/second.

The resistance provided by surfaces in touch as they move past one another is known as friction. To walk without slipping, traction is provided by friction. In most situations, friction is advantageous. They do, however, give a strong amount of opposition to the move.

When the  toy car change direction when crossing a boundary between two surfaces, such as hard plastic and a carpet, the frictional force get changed. So, the interaction between the car and the surface changes, which pushes the car slightly to the left or right. Hence option (D) is correct.

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A) [tex]E(r) = \frac{\rho r_b^3}{3 \epsilon_0 r^2}[/tex]

In this problem we have spherical symmetry, so we can apply Gauss theorem to find the magnitude of the electric field:

[tex]\int E(r) \cdot dr = \frac{q}{\epsilon_0}[/tex]

where the term on the left is the flux of the electric field through the gaussian surface, and q is the charge contained in the surface.

Here we are analyzing the field at a distance [tex]r>r_B[/tex], so outside the solid ball. If we take a gaussian sphere with radius r, we can rewrite the equation above as:

[tex]E(r) \cdot 4 \pi r^2 = \frac{q}{\epsilon_0}[/tex] (1)

where [tex]4 \pi r^2[/tex] is the surface of the sphere.

The charge contained in the sphere, q, is equal to the charge density [tex]\rho[/tex] times the volume of the solid ball, [tex]\frac{4}{3}\pi r_b^3[/tex]:

[tex]q= \rho (\frac{4}{3}\pi r_b^3)[/tex] (2)

Combining (1) and (2), we find

[tex]E(r) \cdot 4 \pi r^2 = \frac{4\rho \pi r_b^3}{3 \epsilon_0}\\E(r) = \frac{\rho r_b^3}{3 \epsilon_0 r^2}[/tex]

And we see that the electric field strength is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, r.

B) [tex]\frac{\rho r}{3 \epsilon_0}[/tex]

Now we are inside the solid ball: [tex]r<r_B[/tex]. By taking a gaussian sphere with radius r, the Gauss theorem becomes

[tex]E(r) \cdot 4 \pi r^2 = \frac{q}{\epsilon_0}[/tex] (1)

But this time, the charge q is only the charge inside the gaussian sphere of radius r, so

[tex]q= \rho (\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3)[/tex] (2)

Combining (1) and (2), we find

[tex]E(r) \cdot 4 \pi r^2 = \frac{4\rho \pi r^3}{3 \epsilon_0}\\E(r) = \frac{\rho r}{3 \epsilon_0}[/tex]

And we see that this time the electric field strength is proportional to r.

C)

E(0)=0.

limr→∞E(r)=0.

The maximum electric field occurs when r=rb.

Explanation:

From part A) and B), we observed that

- The electric field inside the solid ball ([tex]r<r_B[/tex]) is

[tex]\frac{\rho r}{3 \epsilon_0}[/tex] (1)

so it increases linearly with r

- The electric field outside the solid ball ([tex]r>r_B[/tex]) is

[tex]E(r) = \frac{\rho r_b^3}{3 \epsilon_0 r^2}[/tex] (2)

so it decreases quadratically with r

--> This implies that:

1) At r=0, the electric field is 0, because if we substitute r=0 inside eq.(1), we find E(0)=0

2) For r→∞, the electric field tends to zero as well, because according to eq.(2), the electric field strength decreases with the distance r

3) The maximum electric field occur for [tex]r=r_B[/tex], i.e. on the surface of the solid ball: in fact, for [tex]r<r_B[/tex] the electric field increases with distance, while for [tex]r>r_B[/tex] the field decreases with distance, so the maximum value of the field is for [tex]r=r_B[/tex].

The magnitude of the electric field E(r) at a distance r>rb and r from the center of a solid ball with uniform charge density can be calculated using the same formula. The electric field is zero at the center and surface of the ball, and approaches zero as r tends to infinity.

Part A:

The magnitude of the electric field E(r) at a distance r>rb from the center of the ball can be calculated using the formula:

E(r) = (ρ * (4/3) * π * rb³) / (4 * π * ϵ0 * r²)

Part B:

The magnitude of the electric field E(r) at a distance r from the center of the ball can be calculated using the formula:

E(r) = (ρ * (4/3) * π * rb³) / (4 * π * ϵ0 * r²)

Part C:

Based on the formulas provided, the following statements about the electric field are true:

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When two charges of opposite sign are placed near each other, the electric potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.

When two charges of opposite sign are placed near each other, the electric potential energy, kinetic energy, and work change in specific ways. Initially, the charges have potential energy due to their position in the electric field. As they move closer together, the potential energy decreases, and this decrease is converted into kinetic energy.

The work done on the charges is negative because energy is being taken away from the system. In other words, the charges are pulling on each other and you need to do work to bring them closer. Overall, the potential energy decreases, and the kinetic energy increases.

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When two charges of opposite sign are placed near each other, the electric potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases. Work is done as the charges are brought near each other.

When two charges of opposite sign are placed near each other, the electric potential energy changes. The potential energy decreases as the charges approach each other, resulting in a decrease in potential energy. As the potential energy decreases, the kinetic energy of the charges increases. This is because the electric field between the charges accelerates the charges, converting their potential energy into kinetic energy. Lastly, work is done when the charges are brought near each other, as the electrostatic force between the charges can do work on the charges.

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Answer:no Explanation:

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Both low and high mass stars begin as nebulae, then become protostars.  Both use nuclear fusion to form hydrogen in the main sequence.

The differences are that low mass stars have longer life cycles and become white dwarfs.  High mass stars have shorter life cycles and undergo supernova explosions.

Answer: b

Explanation:

Size. The answer is size.

Answer:

1.3 m

Explanation:

The work done in lifting the backpack is equal to the change in gravitational potential energy of the backpack, so:

[tex]\Delta U=W \Delta h[/tex]

where

W = 100 N is the weight of the backpack

[tex]\Delta h[/tex] is the change in heigth of the object

In this problem, we know that

[tex]\Delta U = 130 J[/tex]

so we can re-arrange the equation to find the change in height of the backpack:

[tex]\Delta h = \frac{\Delta U}{W}=\frac{130 J}{100 N}=1.3 m[/tex]

Answer:

A moving electric charge creates a magnetic field at all points in the surrounding region.

An electric current in a conductor creates a magnetic field at all points in the surrounding region.

A permanent magnet creates a magnetic field at all points in the surrounding region.

Explanation:

Magnetic field can be produced by:

- moving charges (i.e. a moving electron, or a current in a conductor)

- A magnet

The strength of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire is

[tex]B=\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}[/tex]

where

I is the current

r is the distance from the wire

As we see from the formula, the magnetic field is produced at all points in the surrounding region, because B becomes zero only when r becomes infinite. The same is true for the magnetic field created by a single moving charge or by a magnet.

The following choices instead are not correct:

- A single stationary electric charge creates a magnetic field at all points in the surrounding region.

- A distribution of electric charges at rest creates a magnetic field at all points in the surrounding region.

Because they involve the presence of stationary charges, and stationary charges do not produce magnetic fields.

The statements that are true concerning the creation of magnetic fields are: A moving electric charge creates a magnetic field; an electric current in a conductor creates a magnetic field; and a permanent magnet creates a magnetic field. Stationary electric charges, regardless if alone or in distribution, do not generate magnetic fields.

Regarding the creation of magnetic fields, the following statements hold true:

Conversely, a single stationary electric charge or a distribution of electric charges at rest do not create magnetic fields - they generate electric fields instead.

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Let:

m = mass (kg)

v = velocity (m/s)

KE = 0.5m(v^2)

KE = 0.5(70)(4^2)

KE = 560 Joules.

The kinetic energy of a 70 kg person running at 4 m/s, calculated using the formula KE = 0.5 * m * v^2, is 560 Joules.

The kinetic energy of a body can be calculated using the formula KE = 0.5 * m * v^2, where KE represents kinetic energy, m represents mass, and v represents velocity. In this case, we have a person with a mass of 70 kg who is running at a speed of 4 m/s. Substituting these values into the formula yields: KE = 0.5 * 70 kg * (4 m/s)^2 = 560 Joules. Hence, the kinetic energy of the person running at 4 m/s is 560 Joules.

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