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Kintetic Energy

Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion, determined by its mass and velocity, and is calculated using the formula K.E. = 1/2 mv^2. It is a scalar quantity that is always positive and relates to the work-energy theorem, stating that work done on an object changes its kinetic energy. In isolated systems, total kinetic energy is conserved, but it can be converted into other energy forms in real-world scenarios.

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Kintetic Energy

Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion, determined by its mass and velocity, and is calculated using the formula K.E. = 1/2 mv^2. It is a scalar quantity that is always positive and relates to the work-energy theorem, stating that work done on an object changes its kinetic energy. In isolated systems, total kinetic energy is conserved, but it can be converted into other energy forms in real-world scenarios.

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

It depends on the mass of


the object and its velocity. The greater the mass and the faster the object moves, the more
kinetic energy it has. Mathematically, kinetic energy (K.E.K.E.K.E.) is given by the equation:

K.E.=12mv2K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2K.E.=21mv2

where mmm is the mass of the object and vvv is its velocity.

Kinetic energy is a scalar quantity, meaning it has magnitude but no direction. This energy is
always positive, as the square of velocity is always non-negative. Kinetic energy is closely
related to the work-energy theorem, which states that the work done on an object is equal
to the change in its kinetic energy. If a force acts on an object and causes a displacement,
the work done by the force results in a change in the object's velocity, and hence its kinetic
energy.

In classical mechanics, the principle of conservation of kinetic energy is crucial. In an isolated


system, the total kinetic energy remains constant unless acted upon by external forces.
However, in real-world scenarios, some of the kinetic energy may be transformed into other
forms of energy such as heat or sound due to friction or other resistive forces.

Kinetic energy plays a crucial role in various physical processes, from the motion of objects
in everyday life to the movement of particles in gases, fluids, and electric circuits. In particle
physics, the study of the kinetic energy of subatomic particles is fundamental to
understanding the behavior of matter at very small scales.

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