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Kinetic Energy: What Is It?

Sunday July 30, 2006
Kinetic energy is a concept which is crucial to many physics problems. Our newest feature, "What Is Kinetic Energy?" explores the meaning of kinetic energy, the energy inherent in an object's motion, as well as how to mathematically derive the formula that represents it.

For an example of applying kinetic energy to solve a physics problem, check out our Free Falling Body problem.

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December 2, 2008 at 4:40 am
(1) bea says:

please add more informations

May 6, 2009 at 10:00 pm
(2) gaetan says:

how can kinectic energy and magnetic force and alternator working together produce cheap power for houses,car and most anything that requires different power

May 27, 2009 at 10:08 pm
(3) beeee says:

what 2 factors affect kinetic energy?

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