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Kinetic Energy

Kinetic Energy is the energy of a moving object.

Equation

Ek=mv22 E_k = \frac{mv^2}{2}

Where:

  • EkE_k is the energy, in Joules (J)
  • mm is the mass, in kilograms (kg)
  • vv is the velocity, in metres per second (m/s)

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