Kinetic Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What factors affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy depends on the mass of the object and the square of its speed.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 * mass * speed^2.

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How does increasing mass affect kinetic energy?

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Increasing an object's mass will increase its kinetic energy.

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How does increasing speed affect kinetic energy?

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Increasing an object's speed will increase its kinetic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy if the speed is doubled?

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If the speed is doubled, the kinetic energy increases by a factor of four.

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What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

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The unit of measurement for kinetic energy is Joules (J).

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In what scenario would a baseball have the greatest kinetic energy?

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A tossed baseball would have the greatest amount of kinetic energy at the point of highest speed during its flight.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and work?

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Kinetic energy is the work done on an object to accelerate it from rest to its current speed.

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Can kinetic energy be converted to other forms of energy?

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Yes, kinetic energy can be converted to other forms of energy, such as potential energy or thermal energy.

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