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Kinetic Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Kinetic energy refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. It is dependent on both the mass and velocity of the object.