Kinetic energy is about how fast something is moving and how heavy it is.

The formula for kinetic energy looks like this:

KE = 1/2 mv²

In this formula:

• m stands for the weight (or mass) of the object.
• v stands for how fast it's moving (velocity).

Now, let’s break down how mass and velocity affect kinetic energy:

1. Mass: When an object is heavier, it has more kinetic energy when moving at the same speed.

For example, a car has more energy than a bicycle if both are going the same speed. This is because the car is heavier.

2. Velocity: This part is pretty cool! Speed matters even more than weight.

In the formula, speed is squared. This means that if you double the speed, the kinetic energy actually goes up four times!

So, to boost kinetic energy, you can either make something heavier or get it moving faster!