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Work & Energy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| kinetic energy | the energy associated with a moving object (k) |
| gravitational potential energy | the energy associated with the height of an object above the earth's surface (Ug) |
| elastic potential energy | the energy associated with a material that stretches or compresses (Us) |
| work equations | W=∆E // w=(F)(d) // w=(F)(d)(cosθ) |
| units of work & energy | JOULE (J) // 1J=1kgm2/s2 |
| work | a physical quantity characterizing the change in energy of a system |
| positive work | applied force & displacement are in the same direction |
| negative work | applied force & displacement are in opposite directions |
| zero work | applied force & displacement are perpendicular |
| internal energy | energy associated with an object due to temperature & internal structure |
| thermal energy | energy associated with temperature |
| chemical energy | energy associated with molecular structure |
| objects that can change the energy of a system | external objects |
| Gravitational Potential Energy Equation | Ug=mgh |
| Kinetic Energy Equation | k=(1/2)mv^2 |
| Elastic Potential Energy Equation | Us=(1/2)kx^2 |