Estimate the kinetic energy of the asteroid

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At some point in its orbit our asteroid is moving with a speed of 25 kilometers per second. Determine the kinetic energy of the asteroid assuming it has a mass of 1000 kilograms. Be sure your answer is in the correct units of energy.

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