Force, motion, and energy vocab

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What is the term for all the energy something has due to its movement and position?

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Mechanical energy

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Kinetic energy

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What is defined as the ability to do work or cause change?

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Energy

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What type of energy comes from the Sun and reaches Earth as visible light, ultraviolet, and infrared radiation?

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Radiant energy

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What type of forces cause a change in motion?

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Unbalanced forces

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity)

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object as it is raised above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height).

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration as described by Newton's second law?

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F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).