Kinetic Energy and Reference Frame

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Start date Jun 7, 2015
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In summary, kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion and can be calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 * mv^2. It is a relative quantity, meaning it depends on the chosen reference frame and can be negative if the object is moving in the opposite direction. Kinetic energy remains constant in the same reference frame, but can change when viewed from different reference frames due to relative motion differences between the object and the observer.

Jun 7, 2015

Mysteryciel

I know that kinetic energy depends referance frame is there any article about this issue thanks ?

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Jun 7, 2015

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Probably not since it's so obvious. E = 1/2 m v^2. If you change v, you change E.

Jun 7, 2015

Mysteryciel

Ok,thanks

1. What is kinetic energy?

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is dependent on the mass and velocity of the object.

2. How is kinetic energy calculated?

Kinetic energy is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 * mv^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.

3. What is the relationship between kinetic energy and reference frame?

Kinetic energy is a relative quantity, meaning it depends on the chosen reference frame. This means that the value of kinetic energy can vary depending on the observer's perspective.

4. Can kinetic energy be negative?

Yes, kinetic energy can be negative if the object is moving in the opposite direction of the chosen reference frame. In this case, the kinetic energy would be considered as negative work.

5. How does kinetic energy change in different reference frames?

Kinetic energy remains constant in the same reference frame, but it can change when viewed from different reference frames. This is due to the difference in relative motion between the object and the observer.