Define the term kinetic energy. Give one example of a body which possesses kinetic energy.

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KINETIC ENERGY:
“The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion is called KINETIC ENERGY.”
Example : A bullet moving at high speed through has small mass, possesses kinetic energy and can
penetrate the body.
Or
When a stretched bow is released the potential energy of arrow changes into kinetic energy and makes
the arrow to move

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