Can something have energy without having momentum? Why or why not?
2007-03-03 12:26:40 · 7 answers · asked by angelgirl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
the only real energy is Kenetic energy, the only energy that isn't motion is POTENTIAL energy and that isn't really energy, its just something that can create it.
2007-03-03 21:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Momentum is mass in motion-- the motion could be heat or whatever form of kinetic energy. If no motion-- such as at absolute zero-- no energy of motion. BUT-- This means it could not have any potential either-- no forces acting on it, no stored energy. Theoretically possible.
2007-03-03 12:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sci Nerd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Above is sturdy. i might in simple terms prefer to function that potential transmitted by massless waves might have potential and no momentum on account that there is not any mass. Gamma radiation is rather lively, yet momentum is speed x mass.
2016-12-18 05:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a trick question. It is not possible to have something that lacks momentum.
2007-03-03 13:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by Fred 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the perfect example for that question: I get going off of nothing sometimes! And other times what should get me going has absolutely no effect on me!
2007-03-03 12:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by ღQueenღ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e=mc^2
e is the energy at rest
2007-03-03 12:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by epbr123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reiterate, read your text!
2007-03-03 12:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋