Energy Stores Flashcards
1
Q
Kinetic
A
Moving
2
Q
Thermal
A
Hotter
3
Q
Chemical
A
Chemical reaction
4
Q
Gravitational potential
A
Gravitational field
5
Q
Elastic potential
A
Anything stretched
6
Q
Electrostatic
A
2 charges
7
Q
Magnetic
A
2 magnets
8
Q
Nuclear
A
Atomic nuclear
9
Q
How much energy stored depends on …
A
Mass and speed
10
Q
Greater mass means
A
Faster so more energy
11
Q
Kinetic energy
A
1/2x mass x (speed) 2
12
Q
Gravitation potential
A
Above earths surface
13
Q
Gravitational potential energy
A
Mass x gravitation field strength x change in vertical height