Work and energy Flashcards
1
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Joule
A
A unit used to measure energy and work, one calorie is equal to 4.18 joule of energy.
2
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Work
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The use of force to move an object over a distance.
3
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Potential energy
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Stored energy, the energy an object has due to its position molecular arrangement,or chemical composition.
4
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Kinetic energy
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The energy of motion, a moving object has the most kinetic energy at the point.
5
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Mechanical energy
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A combination of the kind energy and potential energy an object has.
