Potential and Kinetic Energy - Middle School Physical Science
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You serve a volleyball with a mass of 2.1 kg. The ball leaves your hand with a speed of 30 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the ball?
You serve a volleyball with a mass of 2.1 kg. The ball leaves your hand with a speed of 30 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the ball?
The answer is 945 Joules. 1/2 of 2.1 x 302 = 945.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The answer is 945 Joules. 1/2 of 2.1 x 302 = 945.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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If two cars of the same mass get in a head on collision, which car will likely damage the other more? (ignore vehicle design and assume transferring more kinetic energy results in more damage)
If two cars of the same mass get in a head on collision, which car will likely damage the other more? (ignore vehicle design and assume transferring more kinetic energy results in more damage)
The answer is "the car going fastest"
The answer is "the car going fastest"
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Which of these objects would have the MOST gravitational pull if we were standing directly on the surface?
Which of these objects would have the MOST gravitational pull if we were standing directly on the surface?
The answer is a planet more massive than the Earth, because it has the most mass.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is a planet more massive than the Earth, because it has the most mass.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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Assuming all of these objects have the same mass, which of these sets of objects would have a greater gravitational potential energy?
Assuming all of these objects have the same mass, which of these sets of objects would have a greater gravitational potential energy?
The answer is "the objects that are 10 meters apart" because they are closer together and thus have a greater gravitational energy between them.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "the objects that are 10 meters apart" because they are closer together and thus have a greater gravitational energy between them.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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Which of these two objects would have a greater gravitational pull?
Which of these two objects would have a greater gravitational pull?
The answer is "the 100 kg object" because it has a greater mass. Reminder that the size of the object does not affect the gravitational energy.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "the 100 kg object" because it has a greater mass. Reminder that the size of the object does not affect the gravitational energy.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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The object on the right has a greater gravitational energy than the one on the left. This is because:
The object on the right has a greater gravitational energy than the one on the left. This is because:
The answer is "it has a greater mass."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "it has a greater mass."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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What is one way we could increase the gravitational pull between these two objects?
What is one way we could increase the gravitational pull between these two objects?
The answer is "both of these."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "both of these."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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Which of these objects have a gravitational pull?
Which of these objects have a gravitational pull?
The answer is "all objects have gravitational pull."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "all objects have gravitational pull."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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What could you do to these objects to DECREASE the gravitational energy between them?
What could you do to these objects to DECREASE the gravitational energy between them?
The answer is "both of these" because increasing the distance and decreasing their mass would both decrease the gravitational pull.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "both of these" because increasing the distance and decreasing their mass would both decrease the gravitational pull.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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What is the kinetic energy of a 4 kilogram book, falling at 5 meters per second?
What is the kinetic energy of a 4 kilogram book, falling at 5 meters per second?
The answer is 50 Joules. The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2 and 1/2 of 4 x 52 = 50.
Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The answer is 50 Joules. The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2 and 1/2 of 4 x 52 = 50.
Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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This table from NASA.gov shows data collected from bodies in our solar system. Each body has a different value for "Gravity." What best explains this difference?
This table from NASA.gov shows data collected from bodies in our solar system. Each body has a different value for "Gravity." What best explains this difference?
The answer is "they have different masses."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "they have different masses."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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Does a plane have more gravitational energy when it is flying 100km above the Earth or when it is on the ground?
Does a plane have more gravitational energy when it is flying 100km above the Earth or when it is on the ground?
The answer is "when it's on the ground" because it's closer to the body that it's being pulled towards. Though this difference is hardly noticeable until we are high enough to leave the atmosphere.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "when it's on the ground" because it's closer to the body that it's being pulled towards. Though this difference is hardly noticeable until we are high enough to leave the atmosphere.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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Does a plane have more gravitational energy when it is flying 100km above the Earth or when it is on the ground?
Does a plane have more gravitational energy when it is flying 100km above the Earth or when it is on the ground?
The answer is "when it's on the ground" because it's closer to the body that it's being pulled towards. Though this difference is hardly noticeable until we are high enough to leave the atmosphere.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "when it's on the ground" because it's closer to the body that it's being pulled towards. Though this difference is hardly noticeable until we are high enough to leave the atmosphere.
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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Given ONLY the information in the picture above, which of these sets of objects would have more gravitational potential energy?
Given ONLY the information in the picture above, which of these sets of objects would have more gravitational potential energy?
The answer is "we do not have enough information because we don't know the mass of the objects."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
The answer is "we do not have enough information because we don't know the mass of the objects."
Gravitational energy exists between all objects. We rarely talk about the gravitational energy that exists between objects here on Earth because the pull is so weak. We consider the effect of gravity more often when we talk about planets, stars, and galaxies because they are more massive and have much stronger forces of gravity at work.
The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of objects, and how far away they are from each other. More massive objects have more gravitational pull. (Remember that just because something is bigger, doesn’t mean it has more mass!) Objects that are closer together have more gravitational pull.
Weight is a measure of the effect of gravity on an object, and can change depending on where we are. Our mass never changes but we weigh less on the moon because there is less gravitational energy between us and the moon. The moon has less gravitational energy than Earth because it is less massive.
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A monster truck is traveling at 100 meters per second and runs straight into a bike (with no one on it) The bike is traveling towards the truck at 5 meters per second. As expected, the bike goes flying because it has less kinetic energy than the monster truck. How fast would the bike have to be going to make the monster truck go flying instead?
A monster truck is traveling at 100 meters per second and runs straight into a bike (with no one on it) The bike is traveling towards the truck at 5 meters per second. As expected, the bike goes flying because it has less kinetic energy than the monster truck. How fast would the bike have to be going to make the monster truck go flying instead?
The answer is "there is not enough information because we don't know the mass of either object."
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The answer is "there is not enough information because we don't know the mass of either object."
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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Suppose you have a grocery cart. You are pushing it down the aisle and you continue to push with the same speed as you put more items in the cart. As you add more groceries to the cart, how will the Kinetic energy of the cart change?
Suppose you have a grocery cart. You are pushing it down the aisle and you continue to push with the same speed as you put more items in the cart. As you add more groceries to the cart, how will the Kinetic energy of the cart change?
The kinetic energy of the cart will increase because the mass is increasing while the speed remains constant.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The kinetic energy of the cart will increase because the mass is increasing while the speed remains constant.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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True or false: If an object has more speed than something else, it definitely has more kinetic energy.
True or false: If an object has more speed than something else, it definitely has more kinetic energy.
The answer is false. An object with less speed and more mass could potentially have the same Kinetic energy.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The answer is false. An object with less speed and more mass could potentially have the same Kinetic energy.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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If an object has 250 Joules of Kinetic energy and is traveling at a velocity of 5 meters per second, what is the objects mass?
If an object has 250 Joules of Kinetic energy and is traveling at a velocity of 5 meters per second, what is the objects mass?
The object has a mass of 20kg. Rearranging the formula for kinetic energy will allow you to work backwards. 250 Joules x 2 = 500 Joules. 500 Joules divided by the velocity squared (25) = 20 kg.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The object has a mass of 20kg. Rearranging the formula for kinetic energy will allow you to work backwards. 250 Joules x 2 = 500 Joules. 500 Joules divided by the velocity squared (25) = 20 kg.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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If a duck is flying at 3 meters per second, and has a mass of 2kg. What is the kinetic energy of the duck?
If a duck is flying at 3 meters per second, and has a mass of 2kg. What is the kinetic energy of the duck?
The duck has a kinetic energy of 6 Joules.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The duck has a kinetic energy of 6 Joules.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2 . Based on this equation, what would have the greatest impact on the overall kinetic energy of a moving object?
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2 . Based on this equation, what would have the greatest impact on the overall kinetic energy of a moving object?
The answer is increasing the velocity, because the velocity variable is squared and therefore an increase in velocity would have a greater impact on the overall kinetic energy.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
The answer is increasing the velocity, because the velocity variable is squared and therefore an increase in velocity would have a greater impact on the overall kinetic energy.
The equation for Kinetic Energy is: KE = 1/2 mv2. Kinetic energy has a direct relationship with mass, meaning that as mass increases so does the Kinetic Energy of an object. The same is true of velocity. However, mass and velocity are indirectly related. Objects with greater mass can have more kinetic energy even if they are moving more slowly, and objects moving at much greater speeds can have more kinetic energy even if they have less mass. We must consider both the speed and mass of objects when considering the outcomes of collisions.
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