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I know the formulae,but really don't understand the difference
What is the difference between Kinetic Energy and Speed?
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That is the difference.Shardul Khare said:I know the formulae
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Speed the distance traveled in unit time.
KE is the ability to do work.
I'd rather be hit by an object with a lot of speed than one with a lot of energy.
KE is the ability to do work.
I'd rather be hit by an object with a lot of speed than one with a lot of energy.
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A pea and an express train may be traveling at the same 'speed' but you know which one has more KE. What is the essential difference between to two projectiles?Shardul Khare said:I know the formulae,but really don't understand the difference
PS They both have the same Kinetic Energy per gram.
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