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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Lab: Kinetic Energy

Question 1 • WA-Physical Science B

Which is the correct equation for calculating the kinetic energy of an object?

Answer
A
[Image: K times E = m times g times h....]
B
[Image: K times E = one half m v squared....]
C
[Image: K times E = one half a t squared....]
D
[Image: K times E = one quarter g squared....]

Explanation

Kinetic energy is calculated using KE = ½mv², where m is the object's mass and v is its speed. This matches choice B, “KE = one half m v squared.” The formula in choice A, mgh, calculates gravitational potential energy instead.

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