Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
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What is Kinetic Energy
A
Energy and object has due to its motion
2
Q
What is potential energy
A
The energy stored in an object due to its position
3
Q
Compare and contrast gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy
A
GPE is Weight and height above Earth surface + acceleration
EPE is an object being stretched or compressed
4
Q
Give examples of major forms of energy
A
Supernovas volcanoes earthquakes lightning
5
Q
Describe the relationship between work and energy
A
Energy is the ability to do work