P1 : Kinetic energy Flashcards

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Kinetic energy

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Any object that is moving ahs kinetic energy, the greater the mass or velocity, the greater the amount of kinetic energy

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Formula for kinetic energy

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Ek = 1/2 x m x v2
Ek is the kinetic energy in joules (J)
m is the mass in kilograms (kg)
v is the velocity in meters per second (m/s)

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