Work And Energy Flashcards

1
Q

A unit used to measure energy and work. One calorie is equal to 4.18 joules of energy; one joule of work is done when a force of one Newton moves and object one meter

A

Joule

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2
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Stored energy

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Potential energy; the energy an object has due to its position, molecular arrangement, or chemical composition

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3
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The energy of motion, A moving object has the most kinetic energy at the point here it moves fastest.

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Kinetic energy

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4
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The number of times a machine multiplies the input force; output force divided by input force.

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Mechanical energy

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5
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Energy can not disappear it is still in one form or another

A

Conservation of energy

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6
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The rate at which work is done

A

Power

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7
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The unit of measurement for power, which is equal to one joule of work done or energy transferred in one second. For, example, a 75 W light bulb converts electrical energy into heat and light at a rate of 75 joules per second

A

Watt

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8
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The unit of measurement of power for engines and motors. One horsepower equals 745 watts

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Horsepower

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9
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The use of force to move an object over a distance

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Work

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