Chapter 15 Flashcards

1
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What is Kinetic Energy

A

Energy and object has due to its motion

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2
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What is potential energy

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The energy stored in an object due to its position

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3
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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

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4
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Give examples of major forms of energy

A

Supernovas volcanoes earthquakes lightning

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5
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Describe the relationship between work and energy

A

Energy is the ability to do work

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