Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is work done?
A
Work is done whenever a force is applied to move an object through any distance.
2
Q
What is kinetic energy?
A
The kinetic energy of an object is the energy that the object possesses due to its motion. An object of mass m moving with speed v has kinetic energy given by
3
Q
What is potential energy?
A
This is energy stored in an object due its position, its shape or its state.
4
Q
What is power?
A
Power is defined as the rate at which work is being done.
