KE, GPE & EPE (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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When does an object have energy in its kinetic energy store?
When does an object have energy in its kinetic energy store?
When it is moving
What two factors does the amount of kinetic energy depend on?
What two factors does the amount of kinetic energy depend on?
Mass and velocity
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
What is the formula for kinetic energy?
What unit is mass () measured in for the kinetic energy formula?
What unit is mass () measured in for the kinetic energy formula?
Kilograms (kg)
When does an object gain gravitational potential energy?
When does an object gain gravitational potential energy?
When lifted in a gravitational field
What three factors does gravitational potential energy depend on?
What three factors does gravitational potential energy depend on?
Mass, height & field strength
What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?
What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?
What is Earth's gravitational field strength approximately?
What is Earth's gravitational field strength approximately?
9.8 N/kg
When does an object gain elastic potential energy?
When does an object gain elastic potential energy?
When stretched or squashed
What two factors does elastic potential energy depend on?
What two factors does elastic potential energy depend on?
Extension & spring constant
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
What unit is the spring constant measured in?
What unit is the spring constant measured in?
Newtons per metre (N/m)