Potential And Kinetic Energy Flashcards
1
Q
How is potential (stored) energy fixed?
A
By the altitude of the source of the stream in relationship to base level.
2
Q
What determines the amount of kinetic energy?
A
The volume of flowing water (discharge), the slope or channel gradient and average velocity.
3
Q
When does deposition occur?
A
Energy is insufficient to move the load.
4
Q
How is kinetic energy generated?
A
By the flow of a river which converts potential energy due to height above sea level or base level into moving energy.
