GPE, EPE and CPE Flashcards

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What does GPE stand for?

A

Gravitational Potential Energy

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What does EPE stand for?

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Elastic Potential Energy

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What does CPE stand for?

A

Chemical potential energy

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What is an example of GPE?

A

A hammer hammering a nail into a board.

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What is an example of EPE?

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Pushing a slinky or a spring together so it’s all squished.

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What is an example of CPE?

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A battery or bomb.

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