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what is the kinetic energy of an object? explain.

Every moving object possesses kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a body by the virtue of its motion. To do work a body uses kinetic energy. To drive a nail into a log of wood kinetic energy of hammer is used, a wind mills runs with the help of kinetic energy in air, etc.

In fact,every object around us which is moving possesses kinetic energy.For example,a runner has kinetic energy;a running motor cycle has kinetic energy;and an arrow flying through the air has also kinetic energy.When a moving body is brought to rest (stopped) by an opposing force,the kinetic energy is lost,being used up to do work in overcoming the resistance of opposing force.


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