Work and Energy

(Kinetic Energy)
Nini Lobzhanidze
 Energy
• Energy: The ability of an object to
do
work
• Units: Joules (J)
• Types of energy include:
• Mechanical: Energy of
movement and
position
• Chemical: Energy stored in
Kinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy is energy
For an object moving
associated with the state
with a speed of v
of motion of an object

SI unit: joule (J) 1 joule = 1 J = 1 kg m2/s2

Work energy principle