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> A bullet has more kinetic energy because it's significantly faster than a bike Confirmed. Kinetic energy is E = 1/2 m v^2. A bullet might have v = 1000 m/s,
by nayuki 4y ago
> A bullet has more kinetic energy because it's significantly faster than a bike
Confirmed. Kinetic energy is E = 1/2 m v^2.
A bullet might have v = 1000 m/s, m = 0.01 kg, E = 5000 J.
A bicycle with rider might have v = 5 m/s, m = 100 kg, E = 1250 J.