Energy carried by the bulk motion of matter

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The energy carried by the bulk motion of matter is defined as kinetic energy. This concept is fundamental in physics, describing the energy an object possesses due to its motion. Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the mass of the object and the square of its velocity, as expressed in the formula KE = 1/2 mv². Understanding kinetic energy is essential for analyzing motion and energy transfer in various physical systems.

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I'm curious to know, if energy is carried by the bulk motion of matter, that is called... what?
 
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Katt said:
I'm curious to know, if energy is carried by the bulk motion of matter, that is called... what?
I don't know if you are looking for something more meaningful, but I believe what you are looking for is kinetic energy.
 
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