Kinetic
Simple term that describes kinetic energy
Motion
Simple term that describes potential energy
Stored
Describe work
Energy transfer through application of a force over a certain distance
Describe power
The rate at which work is done
Type of KE where energy originates from the sun
Radiant
Equation used to calculate kinetic energy
0.5mv^2 or 1/2mv^2
Equation used to calculate potential energy
mgh
Unit for work
Joules
Unit for power
Watts
Type of PE that involves rubber bands, springs, etc.
Elastic
Unit for KE
Joules
The constant for g
9.8 m/s^2
Equation for work
W=Fd
Equation for power
P=W/t
Type of KE that involves movement of electrons
Electrical
Unit for mass
kilograms
Unit for height
meters
Unit for force
Newtons
Unit for time
seconds
Type of PE that comes in the form of food or batteries
Chemical
Unit for speed
m/s
The type of PE that uses the formula mgh
Gravitational
Unit for weight
Newtons
Another unit used for power
Horsepower
Type of KE that comes in the form of heat
Thermal