Kinetic energy, ke
1 mark · EasyState the equation used to calculate the kinetic energy of an object.
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KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2
Also accept: KE = 1/2 mv^2; Kinetic energy = 1/2 × mass × speed squared
Common mistakes: Forgetting the 1/2; KE = mv^2
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B1 · 1 mark · Writes the correct equation for kinetic energy.
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