Science glossary film: Kinetic energy

Kinetic energy

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The energy of movement. It is equal to half the moving object's mass, multiplied by its velocity.

The energy of movement. It is equal to half the moving object's mass, multiplied by the square of its velocity. The energy of movement. When a car brakes, some of its kinetic energy is converted into thermal energy in the brake discs, and for a very fast car the amount of heat transferred can be very large.

When a car brakes, some of its kinetic energy is converted into thermal energy in the brake discs, and for a very fast car the amount of heat transferred can be very large.

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