Science Flashcards

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is defined as the capacity to do work. The quantity and quality of the work that you do depend on the amount

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Energy

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is the energy stored in a body. Nonmoving bodies or objects are capable of doing something or changing position because of the energy stored in their system.

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Potential energy

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is also defined as energy stored in a body due to its position or state. A body has potential energy if it has the ability to do work because of the relative position of its parts.

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Potential energy

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4
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changes when an object is brought to a higher place.

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Gravitational potential energy

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5
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is the energy stored due to the strain exerted on an object.

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Elastic potential energy

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6
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is the energy that exists in the bonds or forces that hold atoms together.

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Chemical potential energy

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is the energy of a body in motion. The kinetic energy of a body increases when the object moves faster. The energy is affected by the mass and speed of the body in motion.

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Kinetic energy

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8
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is the measure of the rate at which work is done. It is work per unit of time.

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Power, or mechanical power

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