Units of kinetic energy

• What is the formula for kinetic energy?

  $KE =$$\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}$
• Why is using Joules beneficial when discussing kinetic energy?

  It simplifies understanding and communication
• In the kinetic energy formula, what unit is velocity measured in?

  Meters per second (m/s)
• In what unit is mass measured?

  Kilograms (kg)
• In the kinetic energy formula, what unit is mass measured in?

  Kilograms (kg)
• What is the alternative name for the units of kinetic energy?

  Joules (J)
• How do the units of kinetic energy combine?

  kg ⋅ m²/s²
• How is velocity measured?

  In meters per second (m/s)
• What do the units of kinetic energy involve?

  Both kilograms and meters per second
• What are the units for kinetic energy?

  kg⋅m²/s²
• What does $v^{2}$ represent in terms of units?


  (m/s)² = m²/s²
• How do the units of mass and velocity contribute to kinetic energy's measurement?

  They combine to define kinetic energy's units
• What are the base units that derive the composite unit of kinetic energy?

  • Mass: kilograms (kg)
  • Velocity: meters per second (m/s)
  • Kinetic energy: kg ⋅ m²/s²