Derivation of Impulse and Momentum

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Show that the kinetic energy of an object can be written in terms of the momentum as
KE = p^2/2m.


Homework Equations



KE = 1/2MV^2

The Attempt at a Solution


To be honest, I don't know where to even start with this problem. It equals PV/2 but I still need to find a way to derive p^2/2m
 
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IncognitoSOS said:
p=mv
Now write v in terms of p and make use of it.