Kinetic Energy

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Kinetic Energy

### Formula

$$K=\frac{1}{2}mv^2$$

### Terminologies

- K β†’ Kinetic energy.

- m β†’ Mass.

- v β†’ Velocity.

### SI Unit

$$Joule$$

### Dimensions

$$[K]=[ML^2T^{-2}]$$

### Conditions / Special Cases

- Kinetic energy depends on speed, not direction.

- Kinetic energy is always positive.

### Usage

- Used in work-energy calculations.

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