Match Energy Concepts: Work, Joule, Potential & Kinetic Energy

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The discussion revolves around matching various energy concepts, including work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and related terms such as conservative and non-conservative forces. Participants are attempting to clarify definitions and relationships between these concepts.

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  • Participants are providing definitions for terms like mechanical energy, positive and negative work, and potential energy. Some are questioning the accuracy of their definitions and seeking confirmation on their understanding. There is also a request for help regarding a specific term related to stored energy.

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The discussion includes various definitions and some participants express uncertainty about their answers. There is a mix of correct and incorrect definitions being shared, and one participant suggests looking up definitions online for better understanding. The conversation is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the concepts.

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Some participants mention the need for external resources to verify definitions, indicating a potential lack of clarity in their course materials or personal understanding. There is also a noted confusion regarding the nature of stored energy and its implications.

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Match the following

Work
positive work
negative work
work-energy theorem
work-kinetic energy theorem
mechanical energy
kinetic energy
potential energy
gravitational potential energy
joule
conservative force
non-conservative force.

-energy that is stored in by an object.
-achieved by doing work against the force of gravity.
-the transfer of mechanical energy.
-the energy of motion.
-combination of kinetic and potential energy.
-the special relationship between doing work on an object and
the resulting kinetic energy of the object.
-removes energy from an object.
-adds energy to an object.
-when a force does work on an object and the amount of work
done is independent of the path taken.
-when a force does work on an object and the amount of work
done is path-dependent.
 
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mechanical energy-combination of kinetic and potential energy.

positive work-when a force does work on an object and the amount of work
done is independent of the path taken.

kinetic energy-the energy of motion.

negative work-when a force does work on an object and the amount of work
done is path-dependent.


potential energy-achieved by doing work against the force of gravity.
 
gravitational potential energy-achieved by doing work against the force of gravity.

conservative force-adds energy to an object.

non-conservative force.-removes energy from an object.

work-kinetic energy theorem-the special relationship between doing work on an object
and the resulting kinetic energy of the object
 
-energy that is stored in by an object( But i don't know what this is T.T)... Can anyone help please/
 
You wrote: "potential energy-achieved by doing work against the force of gravity," and "gravitational potential energy-achieved by doing work against the force of gravity." your second answer is correct.

When energy is stored, is it doing something...or does it have the potential to do something?
 
potential energy-
energy that is stored in by an object

right?!

So is everything right ?...
 
Your answers for conservative force, non-conservative force, positive work, and negative work are incorrect. If you don't have a text with these definitions, I would suggest using wikipedia or some other internet source to find their definitions. People are more likely to remember information if they research it.
 
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