deck name Flashcards
energy
the ability to do work
kinetic energy
the energy of an object that is due to motion
potential energy
the energy that an object has because of position, shape, or condition
mechanical energy
the amount of work an object can do because of kinetic and potential energy
energy conversion
a change from one form of energy to another
friction
the force that opposes motion
law of conservation of energy
the law states that energy can not be created of destroyed, but can change forms
nonrenewable resources
a resources that rate of use is much faster than the rate at which it forms
fossil fuel
a nonrenewable resource
renewable resources
a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is used