Mechanics: Understand Kinetic Energy

WHAT IS KINETIC ENERGY?

Definition: Kinetic energy is the energy that occurs when a body is in movement.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF KINETIC ENERGY?

  • Electrical Kinetic Energy
  • Radiant Kinetic Energy
  • Thermal kinetic Energy
  • Sound kinetic Energy
  • Mechanical Kinetic Energy

a)  Electrical Energy

  • Electrical energy is the energy created by the moving of an electron(e–) through a solid (wire).
    Audio speakers, Lighting, Doorbells,
    Static electricity, Headphones, Batteries in use

b)  Radiant Energy

c)  Thermal Energy

  • Thermal energy is the energy that used heat to generate electricity.
    A cup of Coffee, Solar Energy (the sun), Boiling water, Oven heat.

c)  Mechanical Energy

  • Mechanical energy is the sum of the kinetic and potential energy due to the body in motion.
     Tennis ball moving, A truck moving on the road, A jet flying, A cat running, A moon rotating around.

c)  Sound Energy

  • Sound energy is the energy that is produced when an object vibrates and is measured in decibels (dB).
    A guitar sound, A vibrating drum.

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