The kinetic energy is, in the usual form m/sqrt(−1−v^2). As we've seen before, energy can be gained or lost, so if we want to, we can add an arbitrary quantity. Therefore, we can take the energy using 1/2mv^2. (...) But it is better to use the formula as m/dwty(1-v^2), because it is valid for the conservation law.

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2022-08-18

The kinetic energy is, in the usual form m 1 v 2 . As we've seen before, energy can be gained or lost, so if we want to, we can add an arbitrary quantity. Therefore, we can take the energy using 1 2 m v 2 . (...) But it is better to use the formula as m 1 v 2 , because it is valid for the conservation law.

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Jamir Young

Jamir Young

Beginner2022-08-19Added 11 answers

The formula m 1 v 2 is actually for the total energy, not the kinetic energy. The formula for the kinetic energy is actually ( 1 1 v 2 1 ) m. And if you do a Taylor expansion of this formula to second order, you'll find that you actually do recover K E = 1 2 m v 2 . You get this from the aforementioned total energy equation E = m 1 v 2 , and then you subtract the potential (rest) energy E r e s t = m.

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