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energy /en·er·gy/ (en´er-je) power which may be translated into motion, overcoming resistance, or effecting physical change; the ability to do work. Symbol E. free energy , Gibbs free energy (G ) that equal to the maximum amount of work that can be obtained from a process occurring under conditions of fixed temperature and pressure. kinetic energy the energy of motion. nuclear energy energy that can be liberated by changes in the nucleus of an atom (as by fission of a heavy nucleus or fusion of light nuclei into heavier ones with accompanying loss of mass). potential energy energy at rest or not manifested in actual work. vital energy see under force.
kinetic energy (KE) Etymology: Gk, kinesis, motion, energeia the energy possessed by an object by virtue of its motion. It is expressed by the formula KE = (½)mv2, where m represents the mass of the object and v is its velocity. kinetic energy, n a property of a particle that describes the energy of motion and directly correlates with the particle's rate of motion. For example, transfer of gaseous particles is an important factor in the field of aromatherapy. kinetic pertaining to or producing motion. kinetic energy the energy of motion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The kenetic energy of each fragment is proportional to its mass, which in turn is proportional to the cube of the fragment's diameter. |
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