Kinetic energy formula (K = 0.5mv^2)

Definition

Kinetic energy is defined as half the product of mass and velocity squared. It represents the amount of work required to accelerate an object from rest to its current velocity.

Related terms

Work-energy theorem: The work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.

Potential energy: Energy stored in an object due to its position or condition.

Conservation of momentum: The total momentum of a system remains constant if no external forces act on it.