Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
Systems ability to do work
2
Q
Kinetic Energy (Joule=(kg•m^2)/s^2)
A
Energy of motion
K=.5mv^2
3
Q
Potential Energy
A
Energy that is associated with a given objects position in space or other intrinsic qualities of the system
U=mgh
4
Q
Elastic Potential Energy
A
U=.5(spring constant,K)(magnitude of displacement,x)^2
5
Q
Total mechanical energy
A
E=U+K
6
Q
Conservative forces
A
Are those that are path independent and that do not dissipate energy
