Which one of the following expressions represents the kinetic energy of a body of…

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Problem

Which one of the following expressions represents the kinetic energy

K

of a body of mass

m

moving with speed

v

? (a)

K = m v^{2}

(b)

K = 2 m v^{2}

(c)

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

(d)

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