Ki

Definition

Ki stands for initial kinetic energy, which is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion at the beginning of a collision or interaction.

Related terms

Potential Energy:

Potential energy is stored energy that can be converted into other forms, such as kinetic energy.

Elastic Collision:

An elastic collision is a type of collision where both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.

Inelastic Collision:

An inelastic collision occurs when some kinetic energy is lost during the collision, but total momentum is conserved.