Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
the ability to do work.
2
Q
Kinetic Energy
A
energy due to an objects motion
3
Q
Potential Energy
A
energy caused by position
4
Q
mechanical energy
A
amount of work an object can do.
5
Q
energy conversions
A
a change from on form to another
6
Q
friction
A
a force that opposes motion
7
Q
law of conservation of energy
A
energy cannot be destroyed of created
8
Q
nonrenewable resources
A
resource that can’t be renewed
9
Q
renewable resource
A
resource that can be renewed
10
Q
fossil fuels
A
nonrenewable resource
