Power Flashcards
1
Q
Define work done
A
The amount of energy transferred when an object is moved in a direction
2
Q
Gravitational potential energy
A
Capacity of doing work as a result of of an object’s position in a gravitational field
3
Q
Principle of conservation of energy
A
In a CLOSED SYSTEM; energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred
4
Q
Power
A
Rate of work done (W)