Vocab Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
the ability to do work
A
energy
2
Q
push, pull, or twist
A
force
3
Q
unit for measuring electrical and mechanical power
A
horsepower
4
Q
the SI unit for energy and work
A
joule
5
Q
the SI unit for mass
A
kilogram
6
Q
typical unit for electrical power
A
kilowatt
7
Q
typical unit for electrical energy
A
kilowatt hour
8
Q
the SI unit for distance
A
meter
9
Q
the rate at which work is done
A
power
10
Q
the force acting over a distance to move an object
A
work
11
Q
the amount of energy needed to raise 1 lb of water 1 degree
A
btu
