Mechanical energy Flashcards
1
Q
Gravitational Potential energy
A
Energy an object has because of its position in the gravitational field relative to some reference point
2
Q
Kinetic Energy
A
The energy an object has while it is under motion
3
Q
Mech Energy
A
Sum of GPE and KE
4
Q
Isolated system
A
A system that doesn’t interact with its surroundings
5
Q
Law of conservation of energy
A
Total energy of an isolated system remains constant
6
Q
Principle of conservation of mechanical energy
A
Total emech in isolated system remains constant
