Stored Energies Flashcards
What is the unit for measuring energy
joules
What is the name for energy stored in an object because it’s in a high position
Gravitational potential energy
What is the name for energy stored in a moving object
Kinetic energy
What is the standard unit in physics for measuring speed
Metres per second
What is the standard unit for measuring mass
Kilograms
How many grams are there in a kg
1000
What is the standard unit in physics for measuring distant or heights
Metres
What is the law of conservation of energy
Total energy stays the same or energy cannot be created or destroyed
A ball has 5 j of gravitational potential energy before it’s dropped . How much kinetic energy is it storing the moment before it drops
5 j
How can you increase the gravitational potential energy stored in a box
Move it up away from the earth
