Week 7 Potential Energy Flashcards
1
Q
define gravitational potential energy
A
the energy associated with the state of separation between objects which attract one another due to the gravitational force between them
2
Q
what is the gravitational potential energy equation
A
GPE = Wgrav = U(y) = mgy
3
Q
define elastic potential energy
A
energy associated with the state of compression or extension of an elastic or spring like object
4
Q
what is the elastic potential energy equation
A
Wel = Integral of -kx wrt x
