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PS Ch. 4
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kinetic Energy | is the energy a moving object has because of its motion |
| Joule | The SI unit of energy |
| Potential energy | Stored energy due to position |
| Elastic Potential Energy | energy stored by something that can stretch or compress, such as a rubber band or spring |
| Chemical Potential Energy | energy stored in chemical bonds |
| Gravitational Potential Energy | energy stored by objects depends on the object's mas and height above the ground. |
| Mechanical Energy | The total amount of potential and kinetic energy in a system and can be expressed by this equation Mechanical energy=potential energy+kinetic energy |
| Law of Conservation of Energy | It states that energy cannot be created or destroy. |