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The discussion covers key concepts in physics related to energy and work. It defines potential energy as stored energy, with gravitational potential energy resulting from work against gravity. Work is described as the transfer of mechanical energy, while kinetic energy represents the energy of motion. The work-kinetic energy theorem explains the relationship between work done on an object and its kinetic energy. Additionally, the distinction between conservative and non-conservative forces is highlighted, emphasizing their impact on energy transfer.
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1. Potential energy- energy that is stored in by an object.
2. Gravitational potential energy- achieved by doing work against the force of gravity.
3. Work- the transfer of mechanical energy.
4. Kinetic energy- the energy of motion.
5. Mechanical energy- combination of kinetic and potential energy.
6. Work-Kinetic energy theorem- the special relationship between doing work on an object and the resulting kinetic energy of the object.
7. Negative work- removes energy from an object.
8. Positive work- adds energy to an object.
9. Conservative force- when a force does work on an object and the amount of work done is independent of the path taken.
10. Non-conservative force- when a force does work on an object and the amount of work done is path-dependent.
 
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