Kinetic and Potential Energy Flashcards
1
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Kinetic Energy
A
The energy of motion.
Examples: Sound, electrical, thermal, radiant (light)
2
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Potential Energy
A
Stored Energy
Examples: Elastic, nuclear, chemical
3
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Mechanical energy
A
The total amount of potential and kinetic energy in a system
4
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Kinetic Energy Equation
A
KE=1/2 mv2
m=mass
v=velocity
5
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Gravitational Potential Energy Equation
A
PE=mgh
m=mass
g= gravity (9.8 m/s on earth)
h=height
6
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Friction
A
The resistance to motion when two objects rub against each other, the force that changes kinetic energy into thermal energy
example: Rubbing your hands together
7
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Mass
A
the amount of matter an object has
8
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Velocity
A
How fast an object is going
