During a crash test

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Problem

During a crash test, a

900\,\text{kg}

car comes to rest after its crumple zone absorbs

150\,\text{kJ}

of energy. Estimate the maximum speed (in

\text{km/h}

) at which the car could hit the wall without exceeding this limit. (a)

60\,\text{km/h}

(b)

45\,\text{km/h}

(c)

65\,\text{km/h}

(d)

70\,\text{km/h}