The formula to calculate the Impact Energy (Ei) is:
\[ Ei = \frac{1}{2} \cdot m \cdot Vi^2 \]
Where:
Impact energy refers to the amount of energy transferred during a collision or impact. It is calculated by multiplying the mass by the square of the velocity at impact, then dividing by 2. The most common units for impact energy are Joules.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate the Impact Energy:
\[ Ei = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 10 \cdot 5^2 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 10 \cdot 25 = 125 \, \text{Joules} \]
This demonstrates that with a mass of 10 kg and a velocity at impact of 5 m/s, the impact energy would be 125 Joules.
