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What is the definition for kinetic energy? |
energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion |
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What is the equation for kinetic energy? |
KE= 1/2mv^2 kinetic energy (KE) equals one half times mass (m) times velocity to the power of two (v^2) |
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What is the symbol and units for kinetic energy? |
symbol: KE units: Joule (J) |
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What is the definition for work? |
work is done when a force that is applied to an object moves that object |
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What is the equation for work? |
W=Fd work equals force (N) times the distance traveled (m) |
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What is the symbol and units for work? |
symbol: W units: Joule (J) |
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What is the definition for power? |
the rate at which work is done |
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What is the equation for power? |
P=W/t power (watt) equals work (J) divided by time (s) |
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What is the symbol and units for power? |
symbol: P units: watt (W) |
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What is the definition for gravitational potential energy? |
an energy an object possesses because of it's position in a gravitational field |
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What is the equation for gravitational potential energy? |
GPE= mgh gravitational potential energy equals mass (kg) times acceleration due to gravity (g) times height (h) |
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What is the symbol and units for gravitational potential energy? |
symbol: GPE units: Joules (J) |
