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finchie_88
Why is it that even if you include a mass correction factor in 0.5mv^2, you get the wrong answer when v is very high? Thanks in advance.
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.
Kinetic energy is calculated by multiplying the mass of an object by the square of its velocity and dividing by two. The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 * m * v^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.
Objects with high kinetic energy include moving vehicles, a thrown baseball, and a swinging pendulum.
Kinetic energy and potential energy are two forms of energy that can be converted into each other. Potential energy refers to the energy an object has due to its position or arrangement, while kinetic energy refers to the energy an object has due to its motion.
Kinetic energy is directly related to an object's ability to do work. The greater an object's kinetic energy, the more work it can do. For example, a moving car has more kinetic energy than a stationary car and can therefore do more work, such as overcoming friction and reaching a higher speed.