Calculating Energy from Mass & Velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating kinetic energy using the formula K.E. = 1/2 mv², where 'm' represents mass and 'v' represents velocity. Participants confirm that squaring the velocity and multiplying it by half the mass yields the kinetic energy. This formula is essential for understanding the relationship between mass, velocity, and energy in physics.

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how can i calculate energy when all i am given is mass and velocity?
 
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Square the velocity, and multiply with half the mass.
That gives you the kinetic energy.
 
in other words, K.E. = \frac{1}{2} mv^2
 
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thanx a lot
 

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