13.2 test Flashcards
what can energy do
move matter and work
what are the two types of energy
kinetic and potential
kinetic energy is ____
motion
kinetic energy depends on
the mass of an object, velocity of an object
what is the formula for kinetic energy
1/2 x mass / velocity^2
potential energy
energy that is stored in an object due to its conditions or position
what is PE caused by
gravity- gravitational potential energy
gravitational potential energy
potential energy stored due to gravity
what does GPE depend on
gravity, mass, height
what is the formula for potential energy
mass x gravity x height
elastic potential energy
energy stored in an object that will return to its original state
what are the forms of energy
mechanical,thermal,chemical,electrical,electromagnetic,nuclear, sound energy
energy convesion
a change from one form of energy to another
energy conversions need _____
movement
movement
still