Work/Power/Energy Flashcard

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Energy that is stored is called...

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Potential Energy

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What does work measure?

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It measures how much effort is applied over a distance.

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What is the SI unit of work?

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Joules

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What is a measurement of power?

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Watts

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How much work is done with 200 N of force over 426 meters?

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85,200 J

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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Work = Force x Distance

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What is Power?

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The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

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What is the formula for calculating Power?

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Power = Work / Time