Energy and Work Flashcards
1
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A unit used to measure energy and work.
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Joule
2
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Stored energy; the energy an object has due to its position, molecular arrangement, or chemical composition
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Potential energy
3
Q
The energy of motion.
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Kinetic energy
4
Q
A combination of the kinetic energy and potential energy wn object has
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Mechanical energy
5
Q
A law stating that no matter how energy is transferred or transformed, all energy is still present in one form or another
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Law of conservation of energy
6
Q
A rate at which work is done.
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Power
7
Q
The unit of measurement for power, which is equal to one joule of work or energy transferred in one second
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Watt
8
Q
The unit of measurement of power for engines and motors.
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Horsepower
9
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The use of force to move an object over a distance
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Work
