Potential and Kinetic Energy Flashcard

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The work done in raising an object must result in an increase in which type of energy that the object possesses?

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potential energy

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When a person holds an object, it has potential energy. How will the potential energy change if the person lifts the object above his or her head?

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The object's potential energy will be greater.

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The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on the mass of the object, the strength of the gravitational field, and which of the following relative to the ground? Options: the color of the object, the height of the object, the shape of the object, the speed of the object.

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the height of the object

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The potential energy of an object is

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dependent on its position.

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The kinetic and potential energies of an object both always depend on which property? Options:

mass of the object

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volume of the object

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relative position of the object

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gravitational force on the object

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mass of the object

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The potential energy before compression is less than the potential energy after compression.

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What is true about a ball thrown straight up and caught on its return?

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Its total mechanical energy is constant throughout its flight.

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