Physics & Engineering
Kinetic Energy Calculator
Calculate the kinetic energy of a moving object from its mass and velocity.
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Kinetic energy
320 J
Mass
10 kg
Velocity
8 m/s
Momentum (p=mv)
80 kg·m/s
Formula and working
KE = ½mv²
- 1
Collect the inputs
Mass (m) = 10 kg; Velocity (v) = 8 m/s
- 2
Apply the formula
KE = ½mv²
- 3
Result
Kinetic energy = 320 J
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