GPE, EPE and CPE Flashcards
1
Q
What does GPE stand for?
A
Gravitational Potential Energy
2
Q
What does EPE stand for?
A
Elastic Potential Energy
3
Q
What does CPE stand for?
A
Chemical potential energy
4
Q
What is an example of GPE?
A
A hammer hammering a nail into a board.
5
Q
What is an example of EPE?
A
Pushing a slinky or a spring together so it’s all squished.
6
Q
What is an example of CPE?
A
A battery or bomb.