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Kinetic Energy Calculator
Compute the kinetic energy of an object based on its mass and velocity.
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Compute the kinetic energy of an object based on its mass and velocity.
Calculate the energy of a moving object.
Our Kinetic Energy Calculator allows you to quickly find the energy an object possesses due to its motion. Key in the mass and velocity of any moving object to determine its kinetic energy in Joules.
KE = ½mv²Kinetic energy (KE) is equal to one-half of an object's mass (m) multiplied by the square of its velocity (v). Because velocity is squared, doubling the speed quadruples the kinetic energy.
A Joule (J) is the SI unit of work or energy. One Joule is equal to the energy transferred to an object when a force of one Newton acts on it over a distance of one meter.
The v² term comes from the derivation of the work-energy theorem. It means that an object's energy depends much more on its speed than its mass.
No, kinetic energy is always zero or positive because mass is positive and the square of velocity is always positive (or zero).
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