Unit 3 Concept 1 Flashcards

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to cause change.

Front

In which unit is energy measured?

Back

Joules.

Front

Kinetic Energy

Back

Energy in Motion

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 MV²

M = Mass

V = Velocity

Front

Potential Energy

Back

Stored Energy

Front

How do we calculate GPE?

Back

GPE = HAM

H = Height

A = Acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²)

M = Mass

Front

What are the three types of potential energy?

Back

Elastic

Chemical

Gravitational

Front

What is Elastic Potential Energy?

Back

Energy stored in something compressed or stretched.

Front

What is Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)?

Back

Energy stored in objects that are above Earth's surface.

Front

What is chemical potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in the chemical bonds of compounds.