Work and Energy Flashcard

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull.

Front

What happens to the brakes on an automobile when they are used continuously?

Back

Kinetic energy is being converted to thermal energy.

Front

Is the statement 'Work = change in kinetic energy' true or false?

Back

True.

Front

Where is the least amount of potential energy found?

Back

At point C.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newtons.

Front

What is work in physics?

Back

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

Front

How is work calculated?

Back

Work is calculated as the product of force and distance (W = F × d).

Front

What is the relationship between work and energy?

Back

Work done on an object results in a change in its energy.