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PHY 101 Work, Energy and Power Objective Question
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Question

What is the definition of kinetic energy for an object of mass m moving with speed v?
Options
A m v
B m g h
C ½ m v²
Correct Answer
D m v²
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Kinetic energy is the energy associated with the motion of an object. It is defined as one-half the product of the object's mass and the square of its speed: KE = ½ m v². It is a scalar quantity.

Hint

Recall the formula for energy of motion. It involves mass and the square of velocity.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Work, Energy and Power
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 780 of 1250
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