P1 : Kinetic energy Flashcards
1
Q
Kinetic energy
A
Any object that is moving ahs kinetic energy, the greater the mass or velocity, the greater the amount of kinetic energy
2
Q
Formula for kinetic energy
A
Ek = 1/2 x m x v2
Ek is the kinetic energy in joules (J)
m is the mass in kilograms (kg)
v is the velocity in meters per second (m/s)