Question

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

chemical energy
gravitational energy
nuclear energy
thermal energy

Answer 1

@Photon336

Answer 2

yeah so kinetic energy: kinetic means energy produced while in motion

Answer 3

would it be thermal?

Answer 4

so first why do you think so?

Answer 5

because heat moves

Answer 6

that's true but think of it in terms of molecules

Answer 7

here is the technical definition "In thermodynamics, thermal energy refers to the internal energy present in a system due to its temperature"

Answer 8

nuclear?

Answer 9

now the definition of temperature is average kinetic energy. meaning it's a measure of how fast the particles are moving around.

Answer 10

thermal energy is kinetic energy

Answer 11

oh haha i thought you meant it was wrong

Answer 12

no, that's how I approach questions. I want to see if you understand the concept

Answer 13

gotcha