Step 1: Apply the kinetic energy formula \[KE = \frac{1}{2} m v^2\]Explanation of terms: - \( KE \) represents kinetic energy - \( m \) denotes the object's mass - \( v \) signifies the velocityProvided data: - \( m = 1.5 \, \text{kg} \) - \( v = 4 \, \text{m/s} \)Substitute the given values into the formula:\[KE = \frac{1}{2} \times 1.5 \times (4)^2 = 12 \, \text{J}\]Result: The kinetic energy of the object is \( 12 \, \text{J} \). This corresponds to option (1).