GPE - Forces and Energy Changes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What store is energy in when object moves?
A
Kinetic.
Energy is transferred to the kinetic energy store when object speeds up.
Energy is transferred away from this store when object slows down.
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3
Q
What store is energy in when object is raised)
A
Gravitational potential energy stores:
When raised above ground, objects gain energy in their gravitational potential energy stores.
4
Q
What store is energy transferred to when object is stretched?
A
Elastic potential energy stores.
Stretching or squashing an object can transfer energy to elastic potential energy store.
