Lessons 1-4 Flashcards

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1
Q

what is the formula for speed/velocity

A

v= Δd/Δt

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2
Q

SI unit for distance

A

metres, m

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3
Q

SI unit for velocity

A

m/s, ms^-1

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4
Q

SI unit for mass

A

kilograms, kg

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5
Q

SI unit for temperature

A

degrees celsius, °C

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6
Q

SI unit for energy

A

Joules, J

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7
Q

SI unit for time

A

seconds, s

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8
Q

SI unit for force

A

Newtons, N

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9
Q

how to convert ‘milli’ to SI unit?

A

divide by 1000

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10
Q

how to convert ‘kilo’ into SI unit?

A

times by 1000

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11
Q

how to find total average speed?

A

total distance/ total time

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12
Q

Kinetic E (KE or Ek)

A

The E of an object due to motion.

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13
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Gravitational potential E (GPE or Egp)

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The E of an object due to its position on the gravitational field.

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14
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Elastic potential E (Eelast)

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The E stored in an object due to it being stretched or compressed.

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15
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Chemical potential E (Ech)

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The energy stored in chemical bonds.

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16
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Thermal energy (Eth)

A

E contained in an object due to temperature.

17
Q

Work energy transfer

A

When a force moves an object through a distance.

18
Q

Heating (Eh or Q)

A

When energy flows from hot→cold objects, don’t confuse with thermal energy.

19
Q

Electricity (Eelect)

A

When energy is transferred by an electrical current.

20
Q

Waves

A

By sound or electromagnetic radiation.

21
Q

what are two examples of useless energy transfer

A

heat and sound

22
Q

define friction

A

a force that opposes motion, generates heat and sound.