P1 Equations - Conservation of energy Flashcards
What is the symbol equation for work done?
W = F X s
What is the symbol equation for gravitational potential energy?
GPE = M X G X H
What is the symbol equation for weight?
W = M X G
What is the symbol equation for kinetic energy?
Ek = 0.5 X M X V2
What is the symbol equation for elastic potential energy?
Ee = 0.5 X K X E2
What is the symbol equation for efficiency?
Useful output over Total input X 100
What is the GPE on Earth?
9.8 N/KG
Name the four main transfers of energy?
Mechanical working, electrical working, heating by particles, heating by radiation
What is the conservation of energy?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
What is a closed system?
When energy (usually thermal) is transferred to the surroundings
What is the symbol equation for power?
Energy over time