Science Chapter 10: Energy-Lesson 1-What is Energy?
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Kinetic energy
Energy that an object has due to its motion.
Formula for power
Energy transferred/time
Two basic types of energy
Kinetic and potential
Formula for kinetic energy
Mass x Speed(squared)/2
Gravitational potential energy
Potential energy that depends on the height of an object.
Energy
The ability to do work or cause change.
Potential energy
The energy an object has because of its position; also the internal stored energy of an object, such as energy stored in chemical bonds.
Elastic potential energy
The energy of stretched or compressed objects.
Formula for gravitational potential energy
Weight x height
