Kinetic Energy Calculator
Calculate the kinetic energy of a moving object based on its mass and velocity. This calculator is useful for physics students, educators, and engineers to quickly determine how much energy an object has due to motion.
Kinetic Energy Calculator
Kinetic Energy Formula
$$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$$
Where:
- $$KE$$ is the kinetic energy (in joules, J)
- $$m$$ is the mass of the object (in kilograms, kg)
- $$v$$ is the velocity of the object (in meters per second, m/s)
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on both the mass and the square of the velocity of the object. This formula is widely used in physics, mechanics, and engineering to understand the impact of speed and weight on energy. For example, doubling the velocity will quadruple the kinetic energy. The formula assumes classical Newtonian mechanics and is not suitable for relativistic speeds (near the speed of light).