What is kinetic energy?(1 point)
Responses
thermal energy
thermal energy
stored energy
stored energy
the energy of radiation
the energy of radiation
the energy of motion
the energy of motion
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
The correct answer is "the energy of motion." Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. To understand this concept, let's break it down.
To calculate the kinetic energy of an object, you need to know its mass and its velocity. The formula for kinetic energy is:
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2
The mass of the object is the amount of matter it contains. It is commonly measured in kilograms (kg).
Velocity, on the other hand, refers to the speed and direction of the object's motion. It is measured in meters per second (m/s).
By plugging in the values of mass and velocity into the formula, you can calculate the kinetic energy of the object. The resulting unit for kinetic energy is joules (J).
So, in summary, kinetic energy is the energy associated with an object's motion and is calculated using the mass and velocity of the object.