where is the most potential energy in this picture
W
Define kinetic energy
Energy of motion
define energy
the ability to cause change or do work
Define mechanical energy
The sum of kinetic and potential energy
what is potential energy
the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others.
What is the kinetic energy formula
If a roller coaster is at the top of a hill, what type of energy does it have?
Potential energy
what is the main source of energy for the earth
the sun
what is the formula for potential energy
mass x gravity x height
What are 5 types of kinetic energy
1. Radiant energy
2. Thermal energy
3. Sound energy
4. Electrical energy
5. Mechanical energy
What is the standard unit of measurement for energy?
Joules
define law of conservation of energy
energy cannot be created or destroyed
How much PE does this ball have?
mass: 72kg
gravity: 10
height: 185m
130536 J
how do you convert potential energy to kinetic energy
By pe=ke(v)=4.6m/sec
What is a vector?
(bonus what movie has a man named vector)
something that has both direction and magnitude
what is centripetal force
an object travelling in a circular motion
what are all types of potential energy
chemical, elastic, electrical, gravitational, nuclear, and thermal energy
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
.5 x M x V2
what is a vector
a quantity that has both direction and magnitude oh yeah