Potential & Kinetic Energy Topic 3 E-1&2 Flashcard

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the mass of the object and its height above the ground.

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How is chemical potential energy defined?

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Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car has kinetic energy.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases with an increase in height.

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What is an example of gravitational potential energy being converted to kinetic energy?

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A skydiver jumping out of a plane converts gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy as they fall.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.