lesson 1 kinetic energy (ke) Flashcards
1
Q
what is kinetic energy
A
the energy stored in moving objects
2
Q
how do you convert from J to KJ
A
divide by 1000
3
Q
what is the equation for kinetic energy
A
Ek=1/2 m v2
4
Q
what is ‘ke’ measured in (kinetic energy)
A
J (joules)
5
Q
what is ‘m’ measured in (mass)
A
kilograms (kg)
6
Q
what is ‘v2’ measured in (velocity)
A
m/s (metres per second)
7
Q
has a stationary object got ke
A
no
