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because there are greater spaces between its molecules hence they have more room to move around. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion therefore, since gas molecules can move around more freely, they have the greatest kinetic energy.
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∙ 9y agoKinetic energy is the same thing as temperature, so gas particles don't always have a lot of kinetic energy (if you've ever felt a cold wind, then you know this can be true). However, gas particles always have more kinetic energy than the same molecules in solid or liquid states (assuming pressure doesn't change too radically). This is because in order to go into the gas phase, molecules need to have enough kinetic energy to escape the pull of the intermolecular forces that keep them together in solid and liquid states. So by definition if it is in the gas phase, the molecules have enough kinetic energy to basically not care about the pull of the molecule next to it and each molecule just bounces around and does its own thing.
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∙ 9y agoThis isn't necessarily true.
For the same substance, at a higher temperature, the average kinetic energy per particle is higher. At a higher temperature, it is more likely to find the substance in a gaseous state.
If you have a liquid and a gas together in the same container, at the same temperature, the average kinetic energy per particle will be the same. The total energy per particle, however, will not be the same, since the gas molecules have a higher potential energy.
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∙ 13y agoThe kinetic energy in the particles of gaseous state is the maximum because they are loosely packed and have free space to move around.
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∙ 14y agoKinetic energy of any object is higher when the speed is highest.
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∙ 8y agoWhen it is falling to the ground.
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∙ 9y agoPata nahi bass kai bahar
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Is a race-car traveling at its maximum speed potential or kinetic energy?
A car is not energy; it may have energy. The energy related to movement is called kinetic energy.
A bullet traveling upwards has what type of energy?
it has both potential and kinetic energies as when it is going upwards, the potential energy increases while the kinetic energy decreases until it reaches the top, and then the kinetic energy is zero and the potential energy is maximum.
What energy occur as a pendulum swings?
There is Mechanical Energy. This Mechanical Energy equals Potential + Kinetic Energies. At the maximum heigh and with the pendulum set still there is the maximum Potential Energy (so Kinetic equals 0, and Potential Energy equals Mechanical Energy). When we release the pendulum this Potential Energy transforms into Kinetic Energy which will be maximum and equal to the Mechanical Energy when the 'rope' or 'string' that holds the pendulum is in the same direction as the acceleration, or force, in this case gravity. Then, and if there is no friction (e.g. air) the pendulum will reach the same maximum heigh that it had in X0 and the Kinetic Energy will transform into Potential, reinitiating the process but in the opposite direction. Hope i helped and sorry for my english. :)
When a ball is throw straight up at what position is its kinetic energy at its maximum and at what position is gravitational potential energy at its maximum?
It's kinetic energy is highest when it is about half way to the top. The gravitational potential energy is highest when it is about to fall back down.
A girl throws a ball 15 m into the air the ball has the maximum potential energy at a height of?
The ball has the highest potential energy at its maximum height (15m in the air). At the beginning, the ball has only kinetic energy and no potential energy. But as the ball travels upward, kinetic energy is converted into potential energy. When the ball changes direction, there is no kinetic energy, as all of it is now potential energy. As the ball returns back down, potential energy is converted back into kinetic energy.
Can you have maximum gravitational potential energy and maximum gravitational kinetic energy at the same point?
No, gravitational portential energy is more with more hight and gravitational kinetic energy is maximum just before reaching the ground.
How does Kinetic and Potential energy relate to Pendulums in different ways?
Maximum kinetic energy occurs at the bottom of the swing. Maximum potential energy occurs at the top of the swing.
Where is the maximum kinetic energy on the inclined plane?
At the point where the velocity is the maximum
As a planet approaches perihelion does it potential energy increase or decrease?
At perihelion, the planet is closer to the Sun, and moves faster, that means that the potential energy is at a minimum, and the kinetic energy at a maximum. The sum of kinetic + potential energy, of course, remains constant.At perihelion, the planet is closer to the Sun, and moves faster, that means that the potential energy is at a minimum, and the kinetic energy at a maximum. The sum of kinetic + potential energy, of course, remains constant.At perihelion, the planet is closer to the Sun, and moves faster, that means that the potential energy is at a minimum, and the kinetic energy at a maximum. The sum of kinetic + potential energy, of course, remains constant.At perihelion, the planet is closer to the Sun, and moves faster, that means that the potential energy is at a minimum, and the kinetic energy at a maximum. The sum of kinetic + potential energy, of course, remains constant.
What is the maximum kinetic energy on the inclined plane?
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Is a race-car traveling at its maximum speed potential or kinetic energy?
A car is not energy; it may have energy. The energy related to movement is called kinetic energy.
What is the kinetic energy of an object weighing 65 kg dropped from a height of 40m?
Kinetic energy is dependent on which point you are talking about. When it is about to be dropped, kinetic energy is zero. When it reaches almost hits the ground, there is maximum kinetic energy.
Where is the kinetic energy the highest on a roller coaster?
The cars of a roller coaster reach their maximum kinetic energy when at the bottom of their path.
Where does the water have its maximum kinetic energy and minimum gravitational energy?
At the bottom of a waterfall.
When pendulum stops has the kinetic energy changed to potential energy?
As the pendulum stops swinging, its maximum kinetic energy (the initial energy at the beginning of the swing) decreases, and its potential energy increases. Once the pendulum stops, it will have zero kinetic energy and maximum potential energy.
Explain how the maximum height is related to the maximum potential energy?
This question makes sense in the context of something like a pendulum. At the top of its swing, a pendulum is at maximum height, is not moving and so has zero kinetic energy, and has maximum potential energy since all its energy is potential. As it falls, it gradually moves with increasing speed, so its potential energy is being converted to kinetic energy. At the bottom of the swing, it is moving at maximum speed, and all its energy is kinetic, none is potential, Then it starts to move upwards again, and its kinetic energy is gradually converted back to potential energy.
How does a yo yo transfer potential energy to kinetic energy and back again as it moves up and down its string?
Before a yo yo is released, it has maximum potential energy and zero kinetic energy. As the yo yo goes down the string, its kinetic energy increases and it potential energy decreases. When the yo yo reaches the bottom of the string it has maximum kinetic energy and zero potential energy. As the yo yo goes back up the string, its kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases until the yo yo reaches the top of the string, at which point kinetic energy is zero and potential energy is at its maximum.
