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if we are moving at tousands of millions of miles per hour (rotation of universe) then souldn't we have burned up by now because of all the energy used to go that fast?
Grev said:^ Somehow I find your answer isn't actually it... I'm not sure but I don't think our galaxies are perfectly isolated systems, so there would still be some sort of friction, right?
The relationship between energy and speed is that as the speed of an object increases, so does its energy. This is because energy is directly proportional to an object's mass and the square of its velocity, as described by the equation E=1/2mv^2. Therefore, the higher the speed of an object, the more energy it possesses.
Energy can affect an object's speed by either increasing or decreasing it. When an object absorbs energy, its speed increases, and when it loses energy, its speed decreases. This is due to the conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred from one form to another.
Yes, an object can have a high speed but low energy. This can occur when an object has a small mass or when its speed is not at its maximum potential. For example, a feather may have a high speed when blown by the wind, but it has low energy due to its small mass.
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is directly related to an object's speed because the faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has. This is expressed by the equation KE=1/2mv^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity.
Understanding the relationship between energy and speed is crucial in various scientific fields, such as physics and engineering. It allows us to predict and calculate the behavior and performance of objects in motion, such as vehicles, projectiles, and particles. Additionally, it helps us to design and improve technologies that utilize energy and speed, such as engines and turbines.