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PHY 101 Work, Energy and Power Objective Question

Question

The quantity ½ mv² is defined as what?
Options
A Potential Energy
B Work
C Kinetic Energy
Correct Answer
D Power
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The quantity ½ mv² is called the kinetic energy (K.E.) of a particle. It is a scalar quantity that depends on the particle's mass and speed.

Hint

It's the energy an object has due to its motion.

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