Calculating Kinetic Energy without Time: Is it Possible?

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Total Kinetic Energy (KE) can be calculated using the formula KE = 0.5mv^2, where 'm' is mass and 'v' is velocity. Time is not directly needed to calculate KE, but velocity must be known or derived from other information. Without velocity, it is impossible to determine KE accurately. Therefore, while time itself is not required, understanding how to obtain velocity is essential for the calculation. Accurate calculations of kinetic energy hinge on knowing the object's velocity.
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1. Is it possible to work out Total Kinetic Energy without a Time figure



2. KE=0.5mv^2



3. Do I therefore need time to calculate V?
 
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kevfar said:
1. Is it possible to work out Total Kinetic Energy without a Time figure



2. KE=0.5mv^2



3. Do I therefore need time to calculate V?

Yes, you need the velocity in order to calculate an object's KE. Welcome to the PF.
 
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