Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem

pushGenerally, when work is done on an object, there is a transfer of energy. Specifically, the Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem tells us that the amount of work done on an object by the net force increases the kinetic energy of the object by the same amount.

 

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