Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. The formula for kinetic energy is:
center;">KE = 0.5 * m * v2
- KE = kinetic energy (in joules)
- m = mass of the object (in kilograms)
- v = velocity of the object (in meters per second)
The greater the mass and velocity of an object, the greater its kinetic energy. When an object is in motion, it can do work by transferring its kinetic energy to other objects or transforming it into other forms of energy.
Study Guide
Here are some key points to remember about kinetic energy:
- Definition: Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
- Formula: KE = 0.5 * m * v2
- Units: Kinetic energy is measured in joules (J).
- Factors affecting kinetic energy: Mass and velocity of an object.
- Work and energy transfer: Kinetic energy can be transferred to other objects or transformed into other forms of energy.
Understanding kinetic energy is important in understanding the behavior of moving objects and the energy transformations that occur in various phenomena.
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