Energy Flashcards
What is the principle of conservation of energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it is always conserved.
Types of energy
Kinetic
Potential
Mechanical
Chemical
Heat
Sound
Light
Kinetic Energy
energy a body has due to it’s motion
Potential energy
energy a body has due to it’s position or condition
Mechanical energy
Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy
Chemical energy
energy stored (foods) which can be released by chemical reactions
Heat energy
energy stored in heat
Thermal energy
energy of he molecules in the body
Light energy
energy stored in light
Sound energy
energy stored in sounds
Equation for Kinetic energy
½ x m x v²
Unit for kinetic energy
Joules (J)
(as long has m= kg and v= m/s)
Equation for GPE
m x g x height (vertical)
Equation for mechanical energy
K.e+ P.e