Kinetic Energy
Definition
Kinetic energy refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. It is dependent on both the mass and velocity of the object.
Analogy
Imagine a soccer ball rolling down a hill at a fast speed. The kinetic energy of the ball is like the excitement you feel when watching it zoom past you.
Related terms
Potential Energy: The stored energy an object has based on its position or condition.
Conservation of Energy: The principle that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
Mechanical Energy: The sum of an object's potential and kinetic energies.
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