Work and Energy Flashcard

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What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

The energy stored due to an object's position in a gravitational field.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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Work = Force x Distance.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

The type of energy related to the temperature of an object.

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What is the resultant force when a 50 N force is applied to the left and a 30 N force is applied to the right?

Back

20 N to the left.

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What two quantities does work depend on?

Back

Force and distance.

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If a force of 10 N is used to move an object 500 meters, how much work is done?

Back

5,000 Joules.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the unit of energy?

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Joule (J).

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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How is energy conserved in a closed system?

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The total energy remains constant; energy can change forms but cannot be created or destroyed.