P1, Energy stores Flashcards
1
Q
what is density
A
amount of mass in a volume
2
Q
what does density tell you
A
how tightly matter is packed together
3
Q
what kinetic energy
A
energy stored in moving objects
4
Q
what is elastic potential energy
A
A force acting on an object that may cause the shape of an object to change
5
Q
what is gravitational potential energy
A
energy stored in an object due to its position above the earth’s surface (due to the force of gravity acting on the object)
6
Q
work
A
can be done when current flows or by a force moving an object
