Kinetic + gravitional

Cards (15)

  • Kinetic energy
    The energy of a moving object
  • KE = 1/2 mv²
    The equation linking kinetic energy, mass and speed
  • KE
    The symbol for kinetic energy
  • m
    The symbol for mass
  • v
    The symbol for speed or velocity
  • Joules (J)

    The SI unit for energy and work
  • Kilograms (kg)

    The SI unit for mass
  • Metres per second (m/s)
    The SI unit for speed or velocity
  • Gravitational potential energy
    The energy of an object raised against gravity
  • ΔGPE = mgΔh

    The equation linking gravitational potential energy, mass, gravitational field strength and height
  • ΔGPE
    The symbol for change in gravitational potential energy
  • g
    The symbol for gravitational field strength
  • Δh
    The symbol for change in height
  • Newtons per kilogram (N/kg)
    The SI unit for gravitational field strength
  • Metres (m)

    The SI unit for height