what is the difference between thermal energie and kenetic energie
Ps sorry if I mis spelled anything I do science in french so I'm not used to the english terms yet
This article explains the difference between thermal energy and kinetic energy.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem99/chem99045.htm
No problem! I'm here to help you. In terms of energy, there are two types that you mentioned: thermal energy and kinetic energy.
Thermal energy (énergie thermique in French) refers to the total energy of the particles within a substance or system. It is related to the temperature of the object. The higher the temperature, the more thermal energy it possesses. To measure thermal energy accurately, you would need to calculate the sum of the kinetic energy of each particle within the object.
Kinetic energy (énergie cinétique in French), on the other hand, refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. It is related to the mass and velocity of the object. The formula to calculate kinetic energy is 1/2 * mass * velocity squared.
Now, to differentiate between the two:
1. Nature of Energy: Thermal energy is associated with the motion of particles within a substance, whereas kinetic energy is associated with the motion of an entire object.
2. Factors Considered: Thermal energy depends on the particle's temperature, while kinetic energy depends on the object's mass and velocity.
3. Calculation: Thermal energy involves adding up the kinetic energy of all particles, while kinetic energy is calculated using the formula mentioned above.
4. Units: Thermal energy is measured in joules (J), while kinetic energy is also measured in joules.
I hope this clarifies the difference between thermal energy and kinetic energy for you!