| The energy associated with the motion of an object. | Kinetic Energy |
| What is kinetic energy, and what is it associated with? | Kinetic energy is the energy associated with the motion of an object. |
| The amount of energy in an object's kinetic energy store depends on its mass and speed. | Factors Affecting Kinetic Energy |
| What factors determine the amount of energy in an object's kinetic energy store? | The amount of energy depends on the object's mass and speed. |
| The equation to calculate the amount of energy in an object's kinetic energy store: | Kinetic Energy Equation |
| A demonstration of how to calculate kinetic energy using the equation: | Example Calculation |
| Heavier objects have more kinetic energy than lighter objects, assuming the same speed. | Relationship Between Mass and Kinetic Energy |
| How does mass affect kinetic energy, assuming a constant speed? | Heavier objects have more kinetic energy than lighter objects. |
| Faster objects have more kinetic energy than slower objects, assuming the same mass. | Relationship Between Speed and Kinetic Energy |
| How does speed affect kinetic energy, assuming a constant mass? | Faster objects have more kinetic energy than slower objects. |
| The general principle that heavier, faster objects have more kinetic energy than lighter, slower objects. | General Principle |
| What is the general principle regarding kinetic energy? | Heavier, faster objects have more kinetic energy than lighter, slower objects. |
| The energy stored in an object due to its position in a gravitational field. | Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) |
| What is gravitational potential energy, and what determines its presence in an object? | Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object based on its position in a gravitational field. |
| Objects gain gravitational potential energy when raised above ground level. | Gain of Gravitational Potential Energy |
| When does an object gain gravitational potential energy? | Objects gain gravitational potential energy when raised above ground level. |
| The equation to calculate the energy in an object's gravitational potential energy store: | Gravitational Potential Energy Equation |
| The force exerted per unit mass at a specific location in a gravitational field. | Gravitational Field Strength |
| What is gravitational field strength, and what does it depend on? | Gravitational field strength is the force exerted per unit mass and depends on the mass of the planet or celestial body. |
| On Earth, the gravitational field strength is approximately 10N/kg. | Gravitational Field Strength on Earth |
| What is the gravitational field strength on Earth, and how is it denoted? | On Earth, the gravitational field strength is 10N/kg. |
| A demonstration of how to calculate gravitational potential energy for a 60 kg person jumping 0.4 m upwards on Earth. | Example Calculation |
| The higher an object is above ground level, the more gravitational potential energy it stores. | Relationship Between Height and GPE |
| How does the height above ground level relate to the amount of gravitational potential energy stored? | The higher an object is above ground level, the more gravitational potential energy it stores. |
| The process in which energy is transferred to less useful energy stores. | Energy Dissipation |
| What is energy dissipation, and where does the energy end up? | Energy dissipation is the transfer of energy to less useful energy stores. |
| Another term for dissipated energy, referring to energy that is not utilized in a useful way. | Wasted Energy |
| Processes involving the movement of mechanical components or surfaces. | Mechanical Processes |
| What are mechanical processes, and what do they typically involve? | Mechanical processes involve the movement of mechanical components or surfaces. |
| Mechanical processes are considered wasteful when they cause a rise in temperature. | Temperature Rise in Mechanical Processes |
| Why are mechanical processes considered wasteful, and what happens during this wastefulness? | Mechanical processes are wasteful when they cause a rise in temperature, leading to the dissipation of energy in heating the surroundings. |
| Friction between surfaces moving past each other in mechanical processes leads to the dissipation of thermal energy. | Friction in Mechanical Processes |
| What role does friction play in mechanical processes, and what is the consequence? | Friction between surfaces moving past each other leads to the dissipation of thermal energy. |
| Any transformation or process within a system. | System Changes |
| What do we refer to as system changes, and what is a general characteristic of these changes? | System changes encompass any transformation or process within a system, and in all of them, some energy is dissipated. |
