forces need to know Flashcards
1
Q
potential energy
A
energy that is stored and waiting to be used later
2
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gravitational potential energy
A
mass x height x gravity
3
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elastic potential energy
A
potential energy due to compression or expansion of an elastic object
4
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chemical potential energy
A
potential energy stored within the chemical bonds of an object
5
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kinetic energy
A
energy that something has due to its motion
1/2 m x v x v
