Mechanics → Work and Energy → Worked Example
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Worked Example

Problem:
Find kinetic energy of a $2 \, \text{kg}$ object moving at $3 \, \text{m/s}$.

Solution

$$ K = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 9 = 9 \, \text{J} $$