energy Flashcards
1
Q
is the ability to do work or heat objects
A
energy
2
Q
2 main energies
A
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
3
Q
energy of motion
A
kinetic energy
4
Q
stored energy
A
potential energy
5
Q
the act or process of moving
A
motion
6
Q
a resistance of motion
A
friction
7
Q
described the rate of motion in an object
a scalar quantity
ex. V = 100km/hr
A
speed
8
Q
is one that only indicates “how much” (the magnitude) of the quantity.
A
Scalar Quantity
9
Q
indicates the “how much”(the magnitude)
A
Vector Quantity
10
Q
is a change in velocity. an object accelerates if it speeds up, slows down or changes the direction it is moving.
A
acceleration
11
Q
this means the acceleration is not changing
A
uniform acceleration
