Calculating Kinetic Energy without Time: Is it Possible?

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1. Is it possible to work out Total Kinetic Energy without a Time figure



2. KE=0.5mv^2



3. Do I therefore need time to calculate V?
 
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kevfar said:
1. Is it possible to work out Total Kinetic Energy without a Time figure



2. KE=0.5mv^2



3. Do I therefore need time to calculate V?

Yes, you need the velocity in order to calculate an object's KE. Welcome to the PF.