English National Curriculum Science

1. Explore the kinetic energy store

Mission Objectives

Recall the equation to calculate kinetic energy

Use the equation to calculate the kinetic energy

Change the subject of an equation to calculate mass or velocity

Change units and quote answers to a given number of significant figures

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Keywords

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kilojoule

the unit of energy. 1 kilojoule = 1000 joules

joule

the unit of work or energy in the International System of Units (SI); it is equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one metre

kilometre

a unit of distance equal to 1,000 metres (approximately 0.62 miles)

substitute

to use or swap the place of something

kinetic

relating to motion

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Handout: Use the kinetic energy equation to calculate energy. Change the subject of the kinetic energy to calculate mass and velocity. Identify stores of energy.

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