8.1 Energy conservation Flashcards
1
Q
what is kinetic energy
A
energy stored by an object because it is moving
2
Q
what is potential energy
A
the amount of stored energy an object has because of its position
3
Q
what is conservation of energy
A
energy cannot be created or destroyed, you can only transfer it. The total amount of energy is constant
4
Q
What is joule (J)?
A
the scientific unit for energy.
1000J = 1 kilojoule (kJ)
1,000,000J = 1 megajoule (MJ)
