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They move (they have speed), and they have mass - so yes.
Just use the standard formula for kinetic energy to find out how much. The formula is:
KE = (1/2) x mass x (speed squared).
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∙ 14y agoNO. The planets and the moon obviously have kinetic energy, as these keep on rotating on their axises, and revolving around their head star.
Any object under motion will possess kinetic energy
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∙ 15y agoThe force of gravity is universal. It causes apples to fall, the Moon to orbit the Earth, the Earth to orbit the Sun, and keeps the Galaxy together.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it does because the sun gives off light. SUN-MOON-EARTH
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∙ 12y agoyes it has. Imagine an object standing in its way, the erth can transfer its kinetic energy to either make it move, change direction, brek it, produce sound and any other kind of energy.
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∙ 12y agoYes, all of the planets in our Solar System do. Some of the planets beyond do not. Extra: Moons are also called Satellites.
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∙ 10y agoIt has a lot of kinetic energy because it's massive and it moves at high speed.
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Does the moon generate heat for the earth?
the moon does not have its own energy to produce light that also produces heat therefore does not generate heat for earth and the sun generates heat for the earth.
Is there heat energy on the moon?
Yes there is, it is composed of radiation from the moon that hits the moon and bounces off constantly. That is why it is deadly to be on the dark side of the moon
Is the sun also a moon?
No, Sun isn't a moon . Sun is the red hot ball of fire and emits its own light, heat and energy but moon is luminous because of sunlight .
Why did the astronauts not freeze on the moon?
Good insulation is the biggest protection. The vacuum of space is an excellent insulator, the transfer of heat energy is primarily through contact and radiant heat.
Will an astronaut succeed if he tries burning a candle in the natural environment of the moon?
No, because there is no oxygen in the moon and candle needs heat energy too so if there is no ixygen the candle will not burn.
What is the Moon's source of heat energy?
The sun!
Does the moon generate heat for the earth?
the moon does not have its own energy to produce light that also produces heat therefore does not generate heat for earth and the sun generates heat for the earth.
Is there heat energy on the moon?
Yes there is, it is composed of radiation from the moon that hits the moon and bounces off constantly. That is why it is deadly to be on the dark side of the moon
Can the moon heat up earth like the sun?
No, it cannot. Virtually all the light we see from the moon is reflected sunlight; the moon is not putting out energy.
Is the sun also a moon?
No, Sun isn't a moon . Sun is the red hot ball of fire and emits its own light, heat and energy but moon is luminous because of sunlight .
Why does the Moon's surface gets very hot in direct sunlight?
Our atmosphere reflects most of the energy within the sunlight that falls to Earth, thus preventing us from getting too warm. We also has the atmosphere to transfer around heat as a fluid. The Moon does not have an atmosphere. So the energy of the sunlight goes straight to the surface, and without any air or wind to cool it down, that heat just keeps building up. Just like the pavement on a hot summer day.
Are heat and temperature the same?
No. Temperature is a measure of heat, heat is the actual kinetic energy inside an object. Just like a road is not a foot, water is not a gallon. A saying attributed to the philosophy (or lack) of Zen Buddhism describe it well: 'mistake not the finger pointing for the moon.'No. Heat is the energy stored inside something. Temperature is a measurement of how hot or cold something is. An object's temperature doesn't tell us how much heat energy it has. ~Explainthatstuff~yes.
Why did the astronauts not freeze on the moon?
Good insulation is the biggest protection. The vacuum of space is an excellent insulator, the transfer of heat energy is primarily through contact and radiant heat.
Why is the Moon is hot on the side facing the Sun and cold on the dark side?
The sunlit side of the Moon (and other objects in space) receive a lot of energy from the Sun (light is only part of that energy) This energy heats the illuminated part of the Moon. The part of the Moon in shadow receives almost no energy at all and cools rapidly (by emitting heat radiation which is invisible to our eyes but can be detected with instruments sensitive to infra-red wavelengths.
Will an astronaut succeed if he tries burning a candle in the natural environment of the moon?
No, because there is no oxygen in the moon and candle needs heat energy too so if there is no ixygen the candle will not burn.
What energy source is not derived directly or indirectly from solar energy?
Geothermal energy is derived from the earth's internal heat sources. Tidal energy is derived from the moon's orbit. All other types of energy generation rely somehow on the sun.
What kind of energy is coverted when you burn gasoline?
Chemical energy is converted into heat energy.Chemical energy is converted into heat energy.Chemical energy is converted into heat energy.Chemical energy is converted into heat energy.
