Basic Concepts of Energy and Work

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Energy

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The ability to do work

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Work

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What happens when a force moves an object a certain distance

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Joule

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Unit for work or energy which is equal to a force of 1 newton acting over a distance of 1 meter

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Force

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A push or a pull on an object

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy due to an objects motion

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy due to an objects condition or position

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Mass

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The total amount of matter in an object

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Speed

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How fast an object is traveling measured by how much distance is traveled in a certain amount of time.