The kinetic energy of a particle depends on which of the following?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Both mass and velocity of the particle.
• Kinetic energy is given by the formula: KE = ½ mv².
• It depends directly on the mass (m) and the square of velocity (v²) of the particle.
• Acceleration does not appear in the kinetic energy formula.
Information Booster
• SI unit of kinetic energy is joule (J).
• If velocity doubles, kinetic energy becomes four times.
Additional Knowledge
• Potential energy depends on position, not velocity.
• Momentum depends on mass × velocity (mv).