Definitions Flashcards
1
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Work
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Work is the transfer or transformation of energy
2
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Mechanical energy
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Mechanical energy is a catch-all subset of energy that can be involved in motion
3
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Gravitational potential energy
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The amount of gravitational potential energy depends on the bottom zero-level you set
4
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Power
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Power is a measurement of how much work in a given amount of time
5
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Specific heat capacity
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Specific heat capacity is how much energy is required to increase 1kg of the material by 1c.
6
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Latent heat
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Latent heat is the energy absorbed or released by a substance during a phase change
