Kinetic Energy

Front

What happens to the liquid in a thermometer as the temperature increases?

Back

The liquid expands.

Front

What is all matter made of?

Back

Particles.

Front

What is the physical change from gas to liquid called?

Back

Condensation.

Front

Does increasing an object's mass increase its kinetic energy?

Back

True.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy in motion.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).

Front

What factors affect kinetic energy?

Back

Mass and velocity.

Front

If an object is at rest, what is its kinetic energy?

Back

Zero.

Front

How does doubling the velocity of an object affect its kinetic energy?

Back

It increases the kinetic energy by a factor of four.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

Back

Joules (J).