Mechanical Energy Flashcards
1
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Gravitational Potential Energy
A
The energy an object possesses due to its position relative to a reference point
2
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Kinetic Energy
A
The energy an object has as a result of the object’s motion
3
Q
Mechanical Energy
A
The sum of gravitational potential and kinetic energy at a point
4
Q
The law of conservation of energy
A
The total energy in a system cannot be created nor destroyed; only transformed from one form to another
5
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The principle of conservation of mechanical energy
A
In the absence of air resistance or any external forces, the mechanical energy of an object is constant
