Test 2/3 Flashcards

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What is the definition of Energy?

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Ability to do work or cause change

Energy is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the capacity to perform work.

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What is Work in physics?

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Any time you exert a force on an object

Work is done when a force causes an object to move.

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Define Power.

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Rate at which work is done on an object in a unit of time

Power quantifies how quickly work is performed.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Energy related to an object’s position in a gravitational field

It depends on the height of the object above a reference point.

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What is the equation for Mechanical Energy?

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ME = KE + PE

Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE).

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What is Electromagnetic Energy?

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Form of kinetic energy that travels through space in waves

Electromagnetic energy includes visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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State the Law of Conservation of Energy.

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Energy either moves from one place to another or changes forms, but no energy is created or destroyed

This law is fundamental in understanding energy transfer and transformation.

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What is the definition of Energy?

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Ability to do work or cause change

Energy is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the capacity to perform work.

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What is Work in physics?

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Any time you exert a force on an object

Work is done when a force causes an object to move.

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Define Power.

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Rate at which work is done on an object in a unit of time

Power quantifies how quickly work is performed.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Energy related to an object’s position in a gravitational field

It depends on the height of the object above a reference point.

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What is the equation for Mechanical Energy?

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ME = KE + PE

Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE).

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What is Electromagnetic Energy?

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Form of kinetic energy that travels through space in waves

Electromagnetic energy includes visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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State the Law of Conservation of Energy.

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Energy either moves from one place to another or changes forms, but no energy is created or destroyed

This law is fundamental in understanding energy transfer and transformation.

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Force

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Any push or pull

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Motion

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When position of object changes

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Kinetic energy

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Energy and object possesses by virtue of being in motion. It’s affected by amount of speed and mass. KE = (1/2 x mass) x speed2

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Potential energy

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Energy that results from the position of shape of an object

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Elastic potential energy

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Energy associated with objects that can be compressed or stretched for example rubber bands, bungee cord, and Springs

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Chemical energy

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A form of potential energy because it results from the relative position of the particles within a material. for example, photosynthesis of plants, petroleum of oil

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Thermal energy

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Total potential and kinetic energy of particles in an object. Transfer of energy into the thermal energy of object is called heat. It is always present with friction.

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Energy transformation

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Energy can transform once (single ET) or multiple times. It’s been one form of energy changes to another.

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Energy transfer

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when energy moves from one place to another

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Work formula

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Work = force x distance
Label - Joule

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What is the formula for **Kinetic Energy**?
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mass x speed squared ## Footnote Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.
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What is the formula for **Gravitational Potential Energy**?
weight x height ## Footnote Gravitational potential energy depends on the weight of the object and its height above the ground.
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What is the unit of measurement for **Gravitational Potential Energy**?
Joules ## Footnote Energy is typically measured in Joules (J).
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What type of energy is represented by the height of an object?
Gravitational Potential Energy ## Footnote This energy is related to the position of an object in a gravitational field.
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What type of energy is represented by the motion of an object?
Kinetic Energy ## Footnote Kinetic energy is associated with the velocity of an object.
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What is the **mechanical energy** of the ball?
Sum of Kinetic and Potential Energy ## Footnote Mechanical energy is the total energy of an object, combining both kinetic and potential energy.
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At what point on the track does the car have the greatest **potential energy**?
At the highest point on the coaster ## Footnote Potential energy is greatest when the object is at its highest elevation.
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At what point on the track does the car have the greatest **kinetic energy**?
At the lowest point on the coaster ## Footnote Kinetic energy is greatest when the object is moving fastest, typically at the lowest elevation.
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Power formula
Work / time Joules
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Kinetic energy
KE = 1/2 x mass x speed squared Joule
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GPE
GPE = weight x height Joule M x 9.8 x h N-m
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What is the formula for calculating **kinetic energy** (KE)?
KE = ½m x v² ## Footnote Where m is mass and v is velocity.
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Calculate the **kinetic energy** of a bird with a mass of 15kg flying at a speed of 7m/s.
361.5J ## Footnote Calculation: KE = ½(15kg) x (7m/s)² = 361.5J.
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What is the formula for calculating **gravitational potential energy** (GPE)?
GPE = W x H ## Footnote Where W is weight and H is height.
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Calculate the **gravitational potential energy** of a book weighing 25N on a shelf 4m high.
100J ## Footnote Calculation: GPE = 25N x 4m = 100J.