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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