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physics uni1 part 1
energy and power
Question | Answer |
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what is the scientific definition of energy? | the ability to do work |
What are the nine forms of energy? | magnetic, heat(thermal),kinetic, light, gravitational, chemical, sound, electrical, elastic and nuclear |
What is meant by conservation of energy? | The law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed - it can only be transferred from one type to another. |
What are the two types of mechanical energy? | the two main forms of energy is kinetic energy and potential energy. These energies are found in all objects. |
What the meaning of mechanical energy? | The energy of an object due to its motion or position; the sum of an object's kinetic energy and potential energy. |
what are the 12 forms of energy? | thermal energy, radiant energy, chemical energy, nuclear energy, electrical energy, kinetic energy, sound energy, elastic energy and gravitational energy. |