Block 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Define Energy:
A
The ability to do work.
If an object does work (exerts a force over a distance to move an object) the object or organism uses energy.
2
Q
What are the five main forms of energy?
A
Heat Chemical Electromagnetic Nuclear Mechanical
3
Q
What is mechanical energy?
A
Energy that is possessed by an object due to its motion or its stored energy of position.
4
Q
What is kinetic energy?
A
Energy in Motion
5
Q
What is potential energy?
A
Energy that an object can store/has stored.
6
Q
The faster an object moves the more ______ energy it has.
A
Kinetic
7
Q
Work equation
A
Force X Distance
8
Q
1 newton meter = _ joules
A
1
9
Q
In regards to kinetic energy mass is important but ______ is more important of a factor.
A
Velocity
