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Can someone give me a clear definition for the change in kinetic energy and how it's determined? The definition in my book doesn't really explain it really well.
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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. It is calculated by the mass of the object multiplied by the square of its velocity.
Kinetic energy can change when the velocity of an object changes. An increase in velocity will result in an increase in kinetic energy, while a decrease in velocity will result in a decrease in kinetic energy.
The equation for calculating change in kinetic energy is ΔKE = 1/2 * m * (vf^2 - vi^2), where ΔKE is the change in kinetic energy, m is the mass of the object, vf is the final velocity, and vi is the initial velocity.
The factors that affect change in kinetic energy include the mass of the object and the velocity of the object. Other factors such as external forces and friction can also affect the change in kinetic energy.
The change in kinetic energy of an object is equal to the work done on the object. This means that when work is done on an object, its kinetic energy changes. Conversely, when an object does work, its kinetic energy changes as well.