Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Kinetic Energy

  1. K = m g h

  2. K = ½ m v2

  3. K = ½ m v2 + m g h

  4. K = ½ m v2 * m g h

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, calculated as K = ½mv² (half mass times velocity squared). Option A (mgh) is gravitational potential energy, option C is total mechanical energy, and option D is nonsensical.