easyphysics.kinetic_energy

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kinetic_energy(m, v)

Calculates the Kinetic Energy of an object. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred, and the object moves with a new constant speed. We call the energy that is transferred kinetic energy, and it depends on the mass and speed achieved.

easyphysics.kinetic_energy.kinetic_energy(m, v)[source]

Calculates the Kinetic Energy of an object. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred, and the object moves with a new constant speed. We call the energy that is transferred kinetic energy, and it depends on the mass and speed achieved. The kinetic energy equation is given as: KE = 1/2*m*v^2 Where KE is the kinetic energy, m is the body’s mass, and v is the body’s velocity.

Parameters:
  • m (numeric) – mass of the object (kg)

  • v (numeric) – velocity of the object (m/s)

Returns:

KE – kinetic energy of the object

Return type:

numeric

Examples

>>> kinetic_energy(0.6, 3)
2.7