Kinetic Energy Flashcards
1
Q
The equation for kinetic energy
A
Kinetic = 1/2 mass x 2
velocity
2
Q
Examples
Find: KE M: 2kg V: 2m/s
A
KE=1/2m 2 v 2 = 0.5 x 2 x ( 2 ) = 0.5 x 2 x 4 KE= 4J
3
Q
The units
A
Kinetic energy : J
Mass : kg
Velocity 2 : m/s