Conservation of Energy

Front

What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

Back

Joules

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?

Back

Point 3

Front

Gravitational potential energy depends on the strength of gravity, ________ and ________ of the object.

Back

height and mass

Front

When does a ball have the greatest potential energy?

Back

At point C

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy of motion.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height)