Energy

Edexcel AS-level PhysicsTopic 3 of 116 lessons

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1. Gravitational Potential EnergyGravitational potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position in a gravitational field.
2. Kinetic EnergyKinetic energy is the energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
3. Conversion Between Gravitational and Kinetic EnergyThe Law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be transferred from one form to another and from one…
4. WorkWork done is the energy transferred by a force.
5. PowerPower is the rate at which work is done.
6. EfficiencyEfficiency is a measure of how well a machine converts energy into useful forms.

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