Question

Define Kinetic energy . Derive an expression for the
kinetic energy of an object and the SI unit of Kinetic energy. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

In physics, the kinetic energy (KE) of an object is the energy that it possesses due to its motion. It is defined as the work needed to accelerate a body of a given mass from rest to its stated velocity.

Answer 2

Consider of a body of mass m moving with velocity v the body stops after moving through some distance S due to some opposing force such as force of friction acting on it. The body posses kinetic energy and is capable to do work against opposing force F until all its kinetic energy is used up

Derivation:

K.E. of the body.   = Work done by it due to motion

                       K.E.= FS

                         Vi = V

                         Vf = 0

As                       F = ma

∴                         a = -F/m (retardation)

           Since motion is opposed, hence, a is negative.

Using 3rd equation of motion:

                    2 a S = Vf² - Vi²

              2 (-F/m) S= (0)² - (Vi)²

                         F S= 1/2 m v²

As K.E, is equal to FS we get

                         K.E.=1/2 m v²