key term - Kinetic energy

Definition

Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. It depends on both the mass and velocity of the object.

Related terms

Potential energy: The stored energy an object has based on its position or condition.

Work: The transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to move an object over a distance.

Conservation of Energy:

The principle that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed between different forms.