P1 - Conservation And Dissipation Of Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is kinetic energy?
A
The energy stored by objects that are moving
2
Q
What is gravitational potential energy?
A
The energy stored in objects raised above ground
3
Q
What is chemical energy?
A
The energy stored in fuels, food and batteries
4
Q
What is thermal energy?
A
The energy stored by hot objects
5
Q
What is elastic potential energy?
A
The energy stored by stretched or squashed objects
6
Q
What is the conservation of energy?
A
In a closed system, energy cannot be created or destroyed. The total energy is constant.
7
Q
What is power?
A
The rate at which energy is transferred, or the rate at which work is done.
