Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is defined as the work needed to accelerate a body of a given mass from rest to its current velocity.
Kinetic energy is calculated as 1/2 multiplied by the mass of the object and its velocity squared, expressed as KE = 1/2 * m * v^2. It is measured in joules (J).
Kinetic energy and momentum are closely related. Momentum (p) is equal to the mass (m) of an object multiplied by its velocity (v), expressed as p = m * v. This means that an object with a higher momentum will also have a higher kinetic energy.
No, an object cannot have kinetic energy without having momentum. Momentum is a necessary component of kinetic energy, as it is directly related to an object's velocity.
Kinetic energy is directly related to an object's motion. The greater the kinetic energy, the faster the object will move. When kinetic energy is transferred from one object to another, it can cause the second object to move and increase its own kinetic energy.