Kinetic Energy

  • Energy an object has due to its motion

  • Any matter in motion has Kinetic Energy

  • There are many forms of Kinetic Energy

  • Some forms include: electromagnetic (light - radiant), thermal (heat), electrical, and mechanical (sound - acoustic)

    What does Kinetic Energy depend on and how does it affect kinetic energy?

  • Velocity/Speed: The faster the object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

  • Mass: The greater the mass of a moving object, the more kinetic energy it has.

  • Kinetic Energy depends on both mass and velocity.