Question

Derive an expression to calculate kinetic energy of a body.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Suppose a body of mass m is moving with velocity v. It is brought to rest by applying a retarding force F. Suppose it traverses a distance s before coming to rest. Kinetic energy of body, KE = Work done by retarding force to stop it.

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Answer 2

Consider a body of mass "m" starts moving from rest. After a time interval "t" its velocity becomes V.

If initial velocity of the body is Vi = 0 ,final velocity Vf = V and the displacement of body is "d". Then

Using equation of motion

2aS = Vf2 – Vi2

Putting the above mentioned values

2ad = V2 – 0

a = V2/2d

Now force is given by

F = ma

Putting the value of acceleration

F = m(V2/2d)

As we know that

Work done = Fd

Putting the value of f is called "Kinetic Energy"

i.e.

K.E. = Work done

OR

K.E. =1/2mV2.