Mechanical Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Gravitational potential energy
A
The energy that an object has because of its position in relation to the gravitational field relative to some reference point
2
Q
Kinetic energy
A
The energy that an object possesses as the result of its motion
3
Q
Mechanical energy
A
The sum of the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy of an object
4
Q
Isolated system
A
A system that does interact with its surroundings
5
Q
Law of the conservation of energy
A
The total energy of an isolated system remains constant
