Energy – forces doing work Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of energy pathway?
A
Mechanical work – moving an object through a distance
Electrical work – charges moving due to a potential difference
Heating – due to temperature difference
2
Q
What is 1 watt equal to?
A
1 joule per second
3
Q
What is the definition of power?
A
The rate at which energy is transferred