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  • Understanding Kinetic Energy: Mass and Velocity Explained
    The two main factors that affect kinetic energy are:

    1. Mass (m): The more massive an object is, the more kinetic energy it has at a given speed. This is because kinetic energy is directly proportional to mass.

    2. Velocity (v): The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has. This is because kinetic energy is proportional to the square of velocity.

    Formula for Kinetic Energy:

    The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is:

    KE = 1/2 * m * v^2

    where:

    * KE is kinetic energy (measured in Joules)

    * m is mass (measured in kilograms)

    * v is velocity (measured in meters per second)

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