Define kinetic energy and give examples Flashcards
What is kinetic energy?
Movement energy
What kind of energy is produced when objects move?
Kinetic energy
Why is heat energy a type of kinetic energy?
Heat energy is a type of kinetic energy because atoms are vibrating to make heat kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object. As heat energy comes from moving particles, it is a form of kinetic energy.
Examples of kinetic energy
Heat, light, sound and electrical energies.
Why is light energy a type of kinetic energy?
Light energy is a type of kinetic energy because light waves are constantly in motion and it’s the motion that makes it visible to the human eye.
Why is sound energy a type of kinetic energy?
Sound energy is the result when a sound or pressure, makes an object or substance vibrate and because kinetic energy is movement energy it means that sound energy is a type of kinetic energy.
Why is electrical energy a type of kinetic energy?
Electrical energy is caused by moving electric charges because the charges that cause the energy are moving, electrical energy is a form of kinetic energy.
