Which one of the following expressions gives the kinetic energy of a body of mass…

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

Which one of the following expressions gives the kinetic energy of a body of mass

m

moving with speed

v

? (a)

m v^{2}

(b)

\dfrac{1}{4} m v^{2}

(c)

\dfrac{1}{2} m v^{2}

(d)

\dfrac{3}{4} m v^{2}