Chapter 5 - Work, Energy and Power Flashcards
1
Q
define work done
A
product of force and distance moved by an object in the direction of a force
2
Q
principle of conservation of energy
A
energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred
3
Q
what is the rate of work done equal to
A
power
4
Q
define elastic potential energy
A
energy stored by an object as a result of a reversible change in its shape
