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How do I find the velocity when I already have kinetic energy (power) and mass?

I know the equation for Kinetic energy is:

(mass X velocity,squared)

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2

(mv, squared) /2

but I already have the kinetic energy (power) and the mass. How do I rearrange the equation so I can find velocity?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    KE = 0.5mv^2

    2KE = mv^2

    2KE / m = v^2

    v = sqrt(2KE / m)

    In the formula for kinetic energy, it's is only the velocity that is squared, not the mass as well.

    Kinetic energy is just that, energy, NOT power. Power is a measure of energy per unit time. Energy is measured in joules (J), power is measured in watts (W = J/s).

  • 1 decade ago

    Lava is correct. But if you truly have the power P = KE/t; then you need to find KE = Pt = 1/2 mv^2 before you solve for v = sqrt(2KE/m). Did the problem also give you an interval of time t the system was moving? If so and power in Joules/sec ~ Watts was given, you need to find energy KE = Pt before solving for v.

    Otherwise, you should understand that KE (power) is inconsistent. Energy is in Joules while power is in Joules/sec or Watts. So implying KE and "power" are the same thing, is incorrect.

    Also might I suggest you learn to type equations using variables and operators. That will avoid a lot of ambiguity and/or errors like lava has indicated earlier. I can guarantee you'll get more and better answers when you do.

  • 1 decade ago

    velocity=root under(2xK.E./mass)

    Now it will give a positive and a negetive value. Choose the relevent one.

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