Energy and Energy Transformations Vocabulary

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What is the transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied over a distance?

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Work

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What term describes how far an object is out of place?

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Displacement

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What type of energy is stored between an object and Earth, depending on the object's weight and height?

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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What is the total energy of an object or group of objects due to large scale motions or interactions, calculated as PE + KE?

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Mechanical Energy

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What type of energy is stored in an object that is compressed or stretched?

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Elastic Potential Energy

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What is the formula for calculating work done?

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Work = Force x Distance x cos(θ), where θ is the angle between the force and the direction of motion.

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What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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How is gravitational potential energy calculated?

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Gravitational Potential Energy = mass x gravity x height (PE = mgh).

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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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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is the unit of work in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of work is the Joule (J).

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