Kinetic Energy (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

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1.1.3 Kinetic Energy
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What is kinetic energy?

Energy stored in moving objects

Do stationary objects have kinetic energy?

No

Formula for kinetic energy

Ek=12×m×v2E_k = \frac{1}{2} \times m \times v^2

What does EkE_k represent in the kinetic energy formula?

Kinetic energy (J)

What does mm represent in the kinetic energy formula?

Mass (kg)

What does vv represent in the kinetic energy formula?

Speed (m/s)

Unit for kinetic energy (EkE_k)

Joules (J)

Unit for mass (mm) in kinetic energy formula

Kilograms (kg)

Unit for speed (vv) in kinetic energy formula

Metres per second (m/s)

Energy conversion when a car uses petrol

Chemical energy → kinetic energy

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