A motorcycle uses 50 000 kilojoules per minute. If 15 percent of the

energy generated by its engine is lost in the first few seconds, how much

energy, in kilojoules, remains to power the motorcycle?

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Liana

15 January, 11:24

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Allison Deleon · Answer 1

If 15% is lost, then 85% remains to poser the motorcycle.

85% of 50,000 kilojoules

= (0.85) x (50,000 kJ)

= 42,500 kilojoules

A motorcycle uses 50 000 kilojoules per minute. If 15 percent of theenergy generated by its engine is lost in the first few seconds, how muchenergy, in kilojoules, remains to power the motorcycle?