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Physics: Work and Energy

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center of mass
n
point where entire mass of a body can be considered concentrated
conservation of energy
noun
principle saying energy amount is constant in system that doesn't undergo outside force
elastic collision
noun
encounter in which total kinetic energy of colliding bodies is same after the collision as before
elastic potential energy
noun
potential energy which is stored when a body is distorted
energy
noun
capacity to do work
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gravitational energy
noun
energy associated with a gravitational field
inelastic collision
noun
encounter in which total kinetic energy of colliding bodies is not conserved
kinetic energy
noun
energy of a body or system with respect to the motion
potential energy
noun
energy of a body or system with respect to position or particle arrangement
power
noun
work done or energy transferred per unit of time
separation
noun
place, line, or point of parting
spring constant
noun
proportionality between applied force and resulting change in length of a given spring
work
noun
transference of energy equaling force times the distance through which it acts
work-energy theorem
noun
formula showing work done on rigid body by net force changes energy of the body

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