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No, the acceleration of an object does not directly determine its kinetic energy. Kinetic energy depends on two factors: mass and velocity. The formula for calculating kinetic energy is:

Kinetic Energy = (1/2) * mass * velocity^2

Acceleration, on the other hand, represents how quickly an object's velocity changes over time. It is defined as the rate of change of velocity. While acceleration can affect the object's velocity, it does not directly impact kinetic energy.

Consider two objects with the same mass. If one object has a higher acceleration, it means it can reach a certain velocity faster than the other object. However, once both objects reach the same velocity, their kinetic energy will be equal as long as their masses are the same.

In summary, the kinetic energy of an object depends on its mass and velocity, not its acceleration.

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