What is the SI unit for kinetic energy?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the SI unit associated with kinetic energy, which is a measure of the energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
Answer
joule (J)
The final answer is joule (J).
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is joule (J).
More Information
A joule is defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one newton moves an object one meter. In terms of base units: 1 J = 1 kg⋅m²/s².
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse kinetic energy units with other forms of energy or force units like newton (N). Always ensure you are using the right formula and units for the type of energy being measured.
Sources
- What is the SI unit of kinetic energy? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Kinetic energy - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- 1.6.4: SI Kinetic Energy Units - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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