Mechanical Comprehension Energy, Work, & Power Flash Card Set 432264

Card 8 of 10
Work-Energy Theorem

The work-energy theorem states that the work done by the sum of all forces acting on a particle equals the change in the kinetic energy of the particle. Simply put, work imparts kinetic energy to the matter upon which the work is being done.

kinetic

Work imparts __________ energy to the matter upon which the work is being done.