Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy, abbreviated as KE, is the energy an object possesses by virtue of its motion.  If it moves, it has kinetic energy.

 

Kinetic Energy Types

• Electric Energy  -  Energy stored in an electric field or transported by an electric current.

• Mechanical Energy  -  The sum of the change in kinetic energy and potential energy generating from the force of gravity, external forces or the movement released in machine movement.

• Radiant Energy (electromagnetic)  -  Energy transmitted without the movement of mass.

• Sound Energy  -  Energy that we can hear.  It is a type of kinetic energy that moves through the air and other matter in the form of sound waves.

• Thermal Energy  -  The exertion of power that is created by heat, or the increase in temperature.

• Wind Energy  -  The kinetic energy of air in motion.

 

Kinetic energy formula
\(\large{ KE = \frac{1}{2} \;  m \; v^2  }\)
Symbol	English	Metric
\(\large{ KE }\) = kinetic energy	\(\large{ lbf-ft }\)	\(\large{J}\)
\(\large{ m }\) = mass	\(\large{lbm}\)	\(\large{kg}\)
\(\large{ v }\) = velocity	\(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\)	\(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\)