The energy of motion is called kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. The amount of kinetic energy depends on both the mass of the object and its velocity. The formula to calculate kinetic energy is:
KE = 1/2 mv2
Where:
- KE is the kinetic energy
- m is the mass of the object
- v is the velocity of the object
For example, a moving car, a rolling ball, or even a flying bird all possess kinetic energy because they are in motion. The faster an object moves or the more massive it is, the greater its kinetic energy will be.