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Kinetic Energy (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Definition of kinetic energy

Energy stored in moving objects

Do stationary objects have kinetic energy?

No

Formula for kinetic energy

$E_k = \frac{1}{2} \times m \times v^2$

What does $E_k$ represent?

Kinetic energy (J)

What does $m$ represent in $E_k$ formula?

Mass (kg)

What does $v$ represent in $E_k$ formula?

Speed (m/s)

Unit for kinetic energy ( $E_k$ )

Joules (J)

Unit for mass ( $m$ ) in kinetic energy formula

Kilograms (kg)

Unit for speed ( $v$ ) in kinetic energy formula

Metres per second (m/s)

Energy conversion in a car using petrol

Chemical energy to kinetic energy

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