Work, Power and Energy Flashcards

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Alternative Sources of Energy

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Wind, hydro electricity, solar power,bio fuels, hydrogen

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Potential Energy

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potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position

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Kinetic Energy

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, observable as the movement of an object

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Law of Conservation Energy

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed - only converted from one form of energy to another.

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What is density?

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Density: Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance. The SI unit for density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) 1.

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What is force?

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Force: Force is an influence that changes the motion of an object. The SI unit for force is the newton (N) 1.

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What is a watt?

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Watt: Watt is the unit of power. It is defined as one joule per second. The SI unit for power is watts (W) 1.

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What is work?

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Work: Work is the energy transferred when a force acts on an object and moves it through a distance. The SI unit for work is joules (J) 1.

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