General Physics Flashcards
1
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Energy definition
A
The ability to do work.
2
Q
What is work
A
A physical change caused by energy
3
Q
Kinetic energy definition
A
Energy of motion
4
Q
Potential Energy Definition
A
Stored energy an object has due to its position
5
Q
Factors affecting kinetic energy
A
Mass and velocity
6
Q
Factors affecting Potential energy
A
Mass gravity and height
7
Q
What is a force
A
Pushing or pulling that can cause a change in motion
8
Q
What is the law of conservation of energy
A
Energy is not created nor destroyed. Only transformed or transferred.
9
Q
What is efficiency
A
The measure of how much the input energy is converted to useful energy.
10
Q
Potential energy examples
A
Gravitational
Elastic
Nuclear
Thermal
Static electric
Chemical
11
Q
Kinetic energy enxaples
A
Thermal
Mechanical
Light
Sound
Electrical
