Advanced Interactive Kinetic Energy Calculator
Theory & Formulas: Kinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy (KE) is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it has magnitude but no direction.
- The standard SI unit of kinetic energy is the Joule (J).
- Kinetic energy depends on both the mass of the object and its speed (velocity squared).
The fundamental formula for kinetic energy is:
KE = ½ × m × v²
Where:
- KE is Kinetic Energy in Joules (J)
- m is Mass in kilograms (kg)
- v is Velocity (or speed) in meters per second (m/s)
From this, we can derive formulas to calculate mass or velocity if the other quantities are known:
- To find Mass (m): m = 2KE / v²
- To find Velocity (v): v = √(2KE / m)
How to Use:
- Select Calculation: Choose whether you want to calculate Kinetic Energy (KE), Mass (m), or Velocity (v) from the dropdown menu.
- Enter Known Values: Input the two known values for the selected calculation in the fields that appear. Ensure you use the correct SI units (Joules, kg, m/s).
- Calculate: Click the "Calculate" button.
- View Result: The calculated value, along with the formula used, will be displayed.
- Copy & Log: Use the "Copy Result" button and review the Action Log for input details and calculation steps.
Calculation Result:
Result:
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Action Log:
Calculator initialized. Select a quantity to calculate.