Kinetic Energy

KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

Description

Energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

Variables

Symbol	Meaning
`KE`	Kinetic energy (Joules)
`m`	Mass (kg)
`v`	Velocity (m/s)

Example

Problem

Find KE for 5kg at 10m/s

Solution

KE = ½(5)(100) = 250 J

Real-World Applications

Mechanics
Engineering
Collision analysis