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Kinetic Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on both the mass and velocity of the object.