4.3.1 - Kinetic Energy
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?
💡 Hint: Remember, the formula involves mass and velocity.
What units are used for kinetic energy?
💡 Hint: Think about the units of energy.
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What is the formula for kinetic energy?
💡 Hint: The formula has that special 'half' in front.
True or False: Kinetic energy depends on the mass and speed of an object.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of kinetic energy.
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A 2000 kg truck and a 1000 kg car are both traveling at 30 m/s. Calculate their kinetic energies and discuss how the mass affects them.
💡 Hint: Use the KE formula for both vehicles.
If you increase the mass of an object but keep its kinetic energy the same, how will its velocity change? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Reconsider the relationship between mass, velocity, and the KE formula.
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