Unit 4 • Energy
4.1 — Kinetic Energy
Motion carries energy. The faster and more massive the object, the more energy it holds in motion.
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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Any object that moves carries energy because motion requires the ability to do work. In this lesson, we develop the relationship between mass, velocity, and kinetic energy.
You will explore why velocity matters more than you might expect and how doubling speed dramatically increases energy.
Why it matters:
Understanding kinetic energy allows us to predict impact severity, motion outcomes, and how energy transforms during collisions.
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Inside: detailed explanations, graphical relationships, mathematical reasoning, and guided practice.
✅ Self-Check
- ◻ I can define kinetic energy.
- ◻ I can explain how mass affects kinetic energy.
- ◻ I can explain why velocity has a squared relationship.
- ◻ I can qualitatively compare kinetic energies of moving objects.
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- ✍️ It’s Your Turn
- 🔬 Lab
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