P1.2 Conservation of Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Whats an example of a closed system?
A
No net charged stored in the system
2
Q
What happens as roller coaster decreases?
A
Gravitation potential energy store decreases
3
Q
Can energy be created or destroyed?
A
No it can’t be created or destroyed
4
Q
When rubber band is stretched what happens?
A
The elastic potential energy store increases
5
Q
When an object is lifted what happens?
A
Gravitational potential energy store is increased
6
Q
Notes
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
7
Q
Notes
A
Conservation of energy applies to all energy changes
8
Q
Notes
A
A closed system is a system in which no energy transfers take place out of or into the energy stores in the system
