Conversions
How many feet in a mile?
5280
What is the formula for Kinetic energy?
KE=1/2(kg x meters/second Squared)
The capacity to do work
What is this energy? The total kinetic energy of all the particles that make up an object.
Thermal Energy
How many feet are in a yard?
3
What is the formula for work?
Work=Force x Distance
Definition of Work
The transfer of energy to an object by using a force that causes the object to move in the direction of the force
What is this energy? the kinetic energy of electromagnetic waves, which include visible light, x-rays, and microwaves
Electromagnetic Energy
How many feet are in a meter?
3.28
What is the formula for GPE
GPE= mass x The gravitational force x The height
Definition of Kinetic Energy
The energy of an object that is due to the object's motion
What is his energy? kinetic energy caused by the vibration of particles in a medium, such as steel, water, or air
Sound Energy
How many grams are in a pound?
453.592
How to convert mph to kph
times the miles by 1.61
Definition of Potential energy
The energy that an object has because of the position, condition, or chemical composition of the object
What is this Energy? The potential mechanical energy stored in an object when work is performed to change its shape.
Elastic Energy
How many grams are in a kilogram?
1000
What is this energy? The potential energy stored in the chemical bonds of substances.
Chemical energy