Chapter Ten, Lesson One: What is Energy? Flashcards
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energy
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The ability to do work or cause change is called energy.
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kinetic energy
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The energy an object has due to its motion is called kinetic energy.
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potential energy
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Energy that results from the position or shape of an object is called potential energy. This type of energy has the potential to do work.
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gravitational potential energy
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Potential energy related to an object’s height is called gravitational potential energy.
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elastic potential energy
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Elastic potential energy is the energy associated with objects that can be compressed or stretched.
