Kinetic Energy

The energy that a body possesses solely because it is moving.

where

m = mass of the body, [kg]

v = velocity of the body, [ms^-1]

Historical Notes

1829 The term 'kinetic energy' is used for the first time.

See also: Energy, Gravitational Potential Energy, Inelastic, Potential Energy, Relativistic Kinetic Energy, Rotational Kinetic Energy.