Kinetic Energy

Kinetic Energy is the energy of a moving object.

Equation

$$E_k = \frac{mv^2}{2}$$

Where:

• $E_k$ is the energy, in Joules (J)
• $m$ is the mass, in kilograms (kg)
• $v$ is the velocity, in metres per second (m/s)

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