Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy?
A
The ability to do work
2
Q
Potential energy?
A
Stored energy example gravitational potential energy
3
Q
Kinetic energy?
A
The energy an object possesses are the results of Motion
4
Q
Gravitational potential energy?
A
The energy an object has because of its position in the gravitational field relative to a reference point.
5
Q
Mechanical energy?
A
The sum of the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
6
Q
The law of conservation of energy?
A
In an isolated system energy can’t be created or destroyed it can only be transferred from one place to another.
7
Q
The law of conservation of mechanical energy?
A
In an isolated system the total amount of mechanical energy remains constant
