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When do I use KE = ½mv² in Work, Energy & Power, and what does it mean?

kinetic energy of a moving body.

KE = ½mv² — kinetic energy of a moving body. Use it when: always. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.

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KE = ½mv²

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