energy and conservation laws Flashcards
1
Q
forms of energy
A
mechanical, chemical, electromagnetic, nuclear
2
Q
potential energy
A
position of object (height)
3
Q
kinetic energy
A
motion of an object. (mass and speed matters)
4
Q
potential vs kinetics
A
POTENTIAL: gravitational, chemical, elastic, electromagnetic.
KINETIC: moving objects, heat, sound waves, other waves
5
Q
what is work
A
Fd=w energy measure of ability to do work
6
Q
gravitational potential energy
A
position of object in space near earth’s surface
