What is the measure of the energy of motion of particles of matter?
Social Studies · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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The measure of the energy of motion of particles of matter is called kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is a type of energy associated with the motion of an object. In the context of particles of matter, such as atoms and molecules, their individual and collective motions contribute to the overall kinetic energy of a substance.
The kinetic energy of an object can be calculated using the formula:
Kinetic Energy=2
1
mv2
where:
- m is the mass of the object,
- v is its velocity.
This formula indicates that the kinetic energy is proportional to the square of the velocity of the object. As particles of matter move, they possess kinetic energy, and this energy can change as their speed or mass changes.