What is Energy? Flashcards
1
Q
background knowledge…
A
- everything we know is either matter or energy
- a thing or something that causes change
2
Q
energy is…
A
- the ability to cause change
- all mater contains energy
- it constantly goes from state to state
3
Q
energy exists in two states…
A
- potential
- kinetic
4
Q
potential energy…
A
- stored energy
- increase the pull of gravity and potential energy increases
5
Q
kinetic energy
A
- energy in use
