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Re: [Phys-l] teaching energy

If the KE is "in" the object, why is it only measurable by a person outside
the object - i.e., someone who can see the motion? Why is it different to
observers in different inertial frames of reference?

Bob at PC

-----Original Message-----
From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-
bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of John Clement
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 12:21 PM
To: 'Forum for Physics Educators'
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] teaching energy


Now with kinetic energy, the energy is in the object. With thermal
energy,
the energy is in various physical places such as the two objects that are
rubbing against each other...