Kinetic Energy
Chapter Name : Work, Energy And Power |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_06_04_01 |
Topic Name : Kinetic Energy |
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Sub Topic Name : Kinetic Energy |
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Introduction
We will learn how to utilize the kinetic energy into various aspects.
Pre-Requisites:
Basic knowledge about Kinetic energy and work.
Activity:
Throw a ball against a wall, and find out why there work is not done by the wall.
Real Life Question:
Explain how turbine rotates when a stream of water falls on it.
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Kinetic energy | It is the measure of the work of any body. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| A ball | throw a ball to a object and see its kinetic energy converted to the work. |
Real life uses :
To convert the kinetic energy into our required form where it can be used, like sailing of the ships, wind mills etc.
Places to visit :
Text book, Generally all moving things have kinetic energy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| A moving vehicle | A moving vehicle is having some kinetic energy. |
What you learn in Theory:
Kinetic energy is a product of mass and square of velocity of any body.
What you learn in Practice:
Kinetic energy is a scalar quantity and can be used as a measure to calculate work.