Work and Energy

Front

What is the ability to do work called?

Back

Energy

Front

What is a device that changes the force or increases the motion from work?

Back

Machine

Front

When is work done?

Back

When the object you apply a force on moves.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simple machine: lever, pulley, motor?

Back

Motor

Front

What is the unit of measurement for energy?

Back

Joules

Front

What is the formula for calculating work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is mechanical advantage in the context of machines?

Back

The ratio of the output force to the input force.