Lessons 1-4 Flashcards
what is the formula for speed/velocity
v= Δd/Δt
SI unit for distance
metres, m
SI unit for velocity
m/s, ms^-1
SI unit for mass
kilograms, kg
SI unit for temperature
degrees celsius, °C
SI unit for energy
Joules, J
SI unit for time
seconds, s
SI unit for force
Newtons, N
how to convert ‘milli’ to SI unit?
divide by 1000
how to convert ‘kilo’ into SI unit?
times by 1000
how to find total average speed?
total distance/ total time
Kinetic E (KE or Ek)
The E of an object due to motion.
Gravitational potential E (GPE or Egp)
The E of an object due to its position on the gravitational field.
Elastic potential E (Eelast)
The E stored in an object due to it being stretched or compressed.
Chemical potential E (Ech)
The energy stored in chemical bonds.