Instructions
Determine the different variables in the kinetic energy of the connectors that you are evaluating. The primary variables include mass, height and time.
Determine values for each variable. In this example, we will assume 5 kilograms for mass, 2 meters for height and 0.5 seconds for time that the connectors will dislodge.
Insert the variables into the formula for kinetic energy and solve. The formula is KE = 1/2m(d/t)^2. In the example, substitute to change the formula to KE = 1/2*5 * (2/.5)^2 = 5/2 * (4)^2 = 40 Joules.