Energy, Forces And Work Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is gravitational potential energy
A
Stored in high objects
2
Q
What is kinetic energy 
A
Energy stored in moving objects 
3
Q
What is work done
A
The energy transferred by a force
4
Q
What unit is work done measured in
A
Joules J
5
Q
What is power
A
The rate of energy transferred
6
Q
What unit is power measured in
A
Watts W
7
Q
What are contact forces
A
2 objects must be in contact with eachother
8
Q
Examples of contact forces
A
Friction
Upthrust
9
Q
What is non contact force
A
2 things don’t have to be in contact with eachother
10
Q
Examples of non contact forces
A
Magnetism
Gravity
Electrostatic
