Kinetic Energy

Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. Any object that moves whether a rolling ball, a speeding car, or a flowing river has kinetic energy. The amount of kinetic energy depends on two factors: the mass of the object and its velocity (speed). The faster...

Do you know that a speeding motorcycle, rushing water, or a spinning blade all have something in common? They are all moving, and because of their motion, they possess a particular type of energy called kinetic energy.

Imagine a motorcycle racing down the street. Its motion gives it kinetic energy, and as the speed increases, kinetic energ...