Kinetic Energy Example

The Kinetic Energy (KE) of an object depends up on the mass (m) and velocity of an object. All moving objects such as bus, train, planets possess kinetic energy. The energy is more when the object is heavier and moves faster. Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy from the given examples here.

Kinetic Energy Example With Solution

Example 1:

Let us consider the problem: A body of mass 60 kgs moves wit a velocity of 50m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

Solution:

We can calculate the kinetic energy using the given formula.

Kinetic Energy:

Ek = 1/2 mv2

Mass:

m = Ek / 1/2 v2

Velocity:


Where, m = Mass, v = Velocity.

Substituting the values in the formula, Ek = 1/2 ((600 x (50^2)) = 1/2 ((600 x 2500) = 1/2 ((1500000) = 75000 Hence, the kinetic energy of the object is 75000 Joules.

Example 2:

Let us consider the problem: A body of mass 20 kgs has a kinetic energy of 3000 J. What is its velocity?

Solution:

We can calculate the velocity using the given formula.

Mass:

m = Ek / 1/2 v2

Where, KE = Kinetic Energy m = Mass, v = Velocity.

Substituting the values in the formula,

= √2 x 3000 / 30 = √6000 / 30 = √6000 / 30 = 200 m/s Hence, the velocity of the object is 200 m/s.

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