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Which form of energy does an object possess due to its motion?

  • Kinetic energy (correct)
  • Potential energy
  • Chemical energy
  • Thermal energy
  • What is the definition of kinetic energy?

  • The energy released in a chemical reaction
  • The energy stored in an object due to its position
  • The energy needed to accelerate a body from rest to its stated velocity (correct)
  • The energy needed to decelerate a body from its current speed to a state of rest
  • When does an object maintain its kinetic energy?

  • When it is accelerating
  • When it is at rest
  • When it is decelerating
  • When its speed changes (correct)
  • What is the equation for the kinetic energy of a non-rotating object in classical mechanics?

    <p>$E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which mechanics is the equation $E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$ a good approximation only when the speed $v$ is much less than the speed of light?

    <p>Relativistic mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿En qué país nació Benjamín Rubén Scharifker Podolsky?

    <p>Argentina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿En qué campo científico se especializa Benjamín Rubén Scharifker Podolsky?

    <p>Química</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Dónde ha publicado la mayoría de sus artículos de investigación Benjamín Rubén Scharifker Podolsky?

    <p>Revistas internacionales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué tipo de energía estudia Benjamín Rubén Scharifker Podolsky?

    <p>Energía cinética</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿En qué institución ejerció como rector Benjamín Rubén Scharifker Podolsky?

    <p>Universidad Simón Bolívar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the principle of conservation of mechanical energy, if an isolated system is subject only to conservative forces, then the mechanical energy is

    <p>constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an object moves in the opposite direction of a conservative net force, the potential energy will

    <p>increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In all real systems, nonconservative forces, such as frictional forces, are usually

    <p>significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In elastic collisions, the kinetic energy is

    <p>conserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The equivalence between lost mechanical energy and an increase in temperature was discovered by

    <p>James Prescott Joule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the principle of conservation of mechanical energy, if an isolated system is subject only to conservative forces, then the mechanical energy is

    <p>always constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an object moves in the opposite direction of a conservative net force, the potential energy will

    <p>increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In all real systems, nonconservative forces, such as frictional forces, are usually

    <p>negligible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In elastic collisions, the kinetic energy is

    <p>conserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The equivalence between lost mechanical energy and an increase in temperature was discovered by

    <p>James Prescott Joule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Energy and Kinetic Energy

    • An object possesses kinetic energy due to its motion.
    • Kinetic energy is defined as the energy an object has because of its velocity.
    • An object maintains its kinetic energy unless it experiences an external force that alters its state of motion.
    • The equation for kinetic energy of a non-rotating object in classical mechanics is represented as ( E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 ), where ( m ) is mass and ( v ) is velocity.
    • The equation ( E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 ) serves as a good approximation in classical mechanics, particularly when the speed ( v ) is much less than the speed of light.

    Benjamin Rubén Scharifker Podolsky

    • Born in Venezuela.
    • Specializes in the field of physics, particularly energy studies.
    • Has published the majority of his research articles in physical journals.
    • Focuses on the study of kinetic energy.
    • Served as rector at the Universidad Simón Bolívar.

    Conservation of Mechanical Energy

    • According to the principle of conservation of mechanical energy, an isolated system subjected only to conservative forces retains constant mechanical energy.
    • If an object moves opposite to a conservative net force, its potential energy will increase.
    • In real-world systems, nonconservative forces, such as friction, typically result in energy loss.
    • In elastic collisions, the kinetic energy is conserved.
    • The equivalence between lost mechanical energy and an increase in temperature was discovered by James Prescott Joule.

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