Flashcards: Fundamentals of Mechanical Energy — 10 cards

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1Question

Work — definition?

Answer

Energy transfer via force causing displacement.

2Question

Work — definition?

Answer

Energy transfer when force causes displacement

3Question

Kinetic Energy — formula?

Answer

KE = ½ mv².

4Question

Force — role?

Answer

Causes object acceleration or change in motion

5Question

Potential Energy — types?

Answer

Gravitational and elastic potential energy.

6Question

Kinetic Energy — formula?

Answer

KE = 1/2 mv^2

7Question

Potential Energy — role?

Answer

Stored energy due to position or configuration

8Question

Mechanical Energy — conservation?

Answer

Sum of KE and PE remains constant without non-conservative forces

9Question

Work-Energy Theorem — statement?

Answer

Work done equals change in KE

10Question

Power — definition?

Answer

Rate of doing work or energy transfer per time

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