Year 9 Physics Flashcards
1
Q
what is the formula for gravitational potential energy?
A
mgh
mass x g x height
kg x 10N/kg x m
2
Q
what is the formula for kinetic energy?
A
1/2 mv ^2
3
Q
what is gpe equal to?
A
kinetic energy gained
4
Q
what is the formula for work done?
A
force x distance
5
Q
what is work done equal to?
A
energy converted
6
Q
what is work measured in?
A
newtons
7
Q
what is energy measured in?
A
joules
8
Q
what is the formula for power?
A
work done / time taken
9
Q
what is power measured in?
A
watts
10
Q
what changes gpe?
A
losing/gaining height
11
Q
what changes kinetic energy?
A
increasing/decreasing speed
12
Q
what is power?
A
rate of conversion of energy