
Kinetic energy
Calculate kinetic energy using the values and assumptions you provide.
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Method and assumptions
Method version 1.0.0 · Updated
Calculate
Formula: E_k = ½mv²
Calculate kinetic energy using the values and assumptions you provide.
- mass
- Mass (kg)
- velocity
- Velocity (m/s)
Results depend on the assumptions entered; verify professional or safety-critical decisions independently.
Calculate with code
These short examples use the same inputs and core calculation as this tool. Adapt validation and formatting to your application.
JavaScript
const massKg = 2, velocityMps = 3;
console.log(0.5 * massKg * velocityMps ** 2); // 9 JTypeScript
const massKg = 2, velocityMps = 3;
const energy: number = 0.5 * massKg * velocityMps ** 2;
console.log(energy); // 9 JPython
print(0.5 * 2 * 3**2) # 9 JJava
System.out.println(0.5 * 2 * Math.pow(3, 2)); // 9 JC#
Console.WriteLine(0.5 * 2 * Math.Pow(3, 2)); // 9 J