Vocab Flashcards
(11 cards)
the ability to do work
energy
push, pull, or twist
force
unit for measuring electrical and mechanical power
horsepower
the SI unit for energy and work
joule
the SI unit for mass
kilogram
typical unit for electrical power
kilowatt
typical unit for electrical energy
kilowatt hour
the SI unit for distance
meter
the rate at which work is done
power
the force acting over a distance to move an object
work
the amount of energy needed to raise 1 lb of water 1 degree
btu