Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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A unit used to measure energy and work.
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Joule
2
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Stored energy; the energy that an object has due position molecular arrangement, or chemical composition.
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Potential Energy
3
Q
The energy of motion. A moving object has the most kinetic energy at the point where it moves fastest.
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Kinetic energy
4
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A combination of kinetic energy and potential energy an object has
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Mechanical energy
5
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that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant—it is said to be conserved over time.
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Conservation of energy
6
Q
The rate at which work is done
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Power
7
Q
The unit of measurement for power
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Watt
8
Q
The unit of measurement of power for engines and motors
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Horsepower
9
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The use of force to move an object over a distance.
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Work
