Definition
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. 🏃 Imagine a soccer ball flying through the air; it has kinetic energy. The faster it moves and the more massive it is, the more kinetic energy it has. This energy can be transferred when the object collides with something else, like a goalie. It's different from potential energy, which is stored energy waiting to be released. Think of kinetic energy as 'energy in action.'