p1.1 changes in energy stores Flashcards
What does kinetic energy stores describe?
Kinetic energy stores describe the energy an object has because it is moving
What does gravitational potential energy stores describe?
Gravitational Potential Energy stores describe the energy an object has because of its position relative to the ground
What does thermal energy stores describe?
Thermal energy stores describe the energy an object has because of its temperature
What does elastic potential energy stores describe?
Elastic potential energy stores describe the energy an object has because it is being stretched or squished!
How can energy be transferred to one store to another?
Energy can be transferred by heating, waves, an electric current, or when a force moves an object.
What is the name of the energy store associated with a compressed spring?
Elastic potential energy
What is the name of the energy store associated with a book on a high shelf?
Gravitational potential energy
