MECHANICAL: Kinetic and Potential energy calculations

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height. It is often associated with gravitational energy.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 * m * v^2, where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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The formula for Potential Energy (PE) is PE = m * g * h, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the unit of energy?

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The unit of energy is the Joule (J).

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How does mass affect Kinetic Energy?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more Kinetic Energy it has if moving at the same speed.

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more Kinetic Energy it has, since speed is squared in the Kinetic Energy formula.

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What is Power in terms of energy?

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Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. It is calculated as Power (P) = Work (W) / time (t).

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and height?

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Potential Energy increases as the height of an object increases, assuming mass remains constant.

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and mass?

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Potential Energy increases as the mass of an object increases, assuming height remains constant.