Kinetic Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation to calculate kinetic energy?
A
kinetic energy (J) = 0.5mass (kg) x velocity squared (m/s)
2
Q
A ball with weight 2.5kg is moving at 2m/s. How much kinetic energy does it have?
A
Ek = 0.5(2.5) x 2 squared
= 5J
