which affects an object's kinetic energy more, mass or velocity? why?

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which affects an object's kinetic energy more, mass or velocity? why?

2007-09-06 00:44:22 · 2 answers · asked by moose_uncanny 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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kinetic energy is given by, KE = 1/2 m*v^2. this means that kinetic energy is directly proportional to mass and the square of velocity. thus, velocity affects the kinetic energy more because it is squared.

2007-09-06 00:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by quigonjan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The mass change in an inertial mass determines the Kinetic energy of the moving body.
The Gravitational mass field is what determines the kinetic energy of a body which is moving in it.

2007-09-06 01:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by goring 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋