lesson 8- kinetic energy Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is kinetic energy?
A
energy of motion (i got motion)
kinetic energy is dependent on the objects mass
2
Q
what happens when a objects moves faster
A
it increases in kinetic energy,
3
Q
is heat a form of kinetic energy?
A
yes, since particles of a warmer substance move faster than those of a cooler substance
4
Q
ek= 1/2 mv sq2 is the formula for
A
kinetic energy
5
Q
example: a curling rock with a mass of 20.0 kg slides down a sheet of ice at speed of 6.00m/s. what is the kinetic energy of the curling rock?
A
360 joules