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P2 - Forces and Energy Flashcards

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Define work done.

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When a force causes an object to move through
a distance work is done.

THE AMOUNT OF WORK DONE IS EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY TRANSFERRED.

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What happens if you do work against a surface?

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Friction is caused between the object and the surface because the surface is not perfectly smooth. This causes kinetic energy to be transferred into waster heat energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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The amount of energy an object has when it is held above the ground.

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GCSE Physics 2 (14 decks)

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