crimsonn said:Homework Statement
use the work energy theorem to find the force required to accelerate an electron (m=9.11 X10^-31 kg) from a speed of 1.50 X10^7 m/s in a distance of .0125
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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it has magnitude but no direction.
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.
Kinetic energy and work are closely related, as work is defined as the transfer of energy through a force acting over a distance. In other words, when a force is applied to an object and causes it to move, work is done on the object and its kinetic energy increases.
Yes, kinetic energy can be converted into other forms of energy, such as potential energy or thermal energy. For example, when a moving object hits a stationary object, its kinetic energy is converted into sound and heat energy.
The kinetic energy of an object increases with both its mass and velocity. As the mass of an object increases, its kinetic energy increases at a proportional rate. However, the kinetic energy increases at a much greater rate with an increase in velocity, as it is squared in the kinetic energy formula.