As an object fall in a gravitational field, its speed increases. This is an example of potential energy transforming into what?

What is the definition of energy in scientific terms?.

stepladder [879]

Answer:

energy, in physics, the capacity for doing work. It may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal, electrical, chemical, nuclear, or other various forms.

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1 year ago

Neurons that relay information within the cns and are the location of information processing are called __________.

emmainna [20.7K]

Answer:

Interneurons

Explanation:

An interneuron or integrative neuron is a central nervous system neuron, usually small and short axon, that interconnects with other neurons; but never with sensory receptors or muscle fibers, allowing more complex functions.

The interneuron, also called the association neuron, has the function of analyzing sensory information and storing part of it. It also acts on reflex acts, transforming a stimulus in response at the level of the spinal cord. They are located between sensory and motor neurons and are located in the upper nerve centers. Interneurons are multipolar neurons, which connect afferent neurons with efferent neurons in the neuronal or nerve tracts. In other words, they function as a communicational bridge, intercommunicating sensory neurons with motor neurons. Like motor cells, interneurons are only found in the central nervous system. In contrast to the peripheral nervous system, all CNS neurons appear to be interneurons, as they are in communication with many other neurons. However, the term "interneuron" refers to neurons that have axon and dendritic extensions of local extension and not distant, that is, short.

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2 years ago

You pick up a 3.4-kg can of paint from the ground and lift it to a height of 1.8 m. (a) how much work do you do on the can of pa

MariettaO [177]

(a) For the work-energy theorem, the work done to lift the can of paint is equal to the gravitational potential energy gained by it, therefore it is equal to

$W=mg\Delta h$

where m=3.4 kg is the mass of the can, g=9.81 m/s^2 is the gravitational acceleration and $\Delta h=1.8 m$ is the variation of height. Substituting the numbers into the formula, we find

$W=(3.4 kg)(9.81 m/s^2)(1.8 m)=60.0 J$

(b) In this case, the work done is zero. In fact, we know from its definition that the work done on an object is equal to the product between the force applied F and the displacement:

$W=Fd$

However, in this case there is no displacement, so d=0 and W=0, therefore the work done to hold the can stationary is zero.

(c) In this case, the work done is negative, because the work to lower the can back to the ground is done by the force of gravity, which pushes downward. Its value is given by the same formula used in part (a):

$W=mg \Delta h=(3.4 kg)(9.81 m/s^2)(-1.8 m)=-60.0 J$