conservation of energy sp3 Flashcards
1
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what is kinetic energy
A
kinetic energy is the energy stored in moving objects
2
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how is energy measured
A
joules J
3
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what is the law of conservation of energy
A
the total energy transferred by a system is the same as the energy transferred put into the system
4
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Who was John Hawkins
A
He made three voyages during the 1560s, capturing Africans people and selling them into slavery in Central America to Spanish settlers.
After this he returned to England and designed and built ships for the navy. Elizabeth appointed him as a vice-admiral fighting against the Spanish Armada.
He was the cousin of Francis drake.
