Kinetic & Potential Energy Calculator
Computes kinetic energy from mass and speed, gravitational potential energy from mass and height, and the total mechanical energy.
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Notes
- Kinetic energy grows with the square of speed: double the speed, four times the energy.
- Potential energy mgh is measured relative to a reference height you choose; only differences matter.
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