Energy - Work and Energy Flashcards
1
Q
+w
A
- speeds up object
2
Q
-w
A
- slows down object
3
Q
work
A
- transfer of energy from one object to another
4
Q
amount of energy
A
- amount of work done
5
Q
unit of energy
A
- joules
6
Q
conservation of energy
A
- energy can change forms, and it can be transferred between objects, but it cannot be created or destroyed
- the total amount of energy stays the same
7
Q
energy
A
- the ability to do work
- the amount of energy is the amount of work that can be done