If a moving object comes to a stop, what happens to its kinetic energy?
The object's kinetic energy will decrease to zero.
Kinetic energy (KE) is given by the formula:
When a moving object comes to a stop, its speed becomes zero. Thus, substituting into the kinetic energy formula:
Initial Kinetic Energy (when moving):
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