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Front

What type of energy is used to turn the turbines in a dam?

Back

Mechanical Energy

Front

Gravitational potential energy depends on which two factors?

Back

Height and mass

Front

What does Newton's Third Law state?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

What are the three types of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, convection, and radiation.

Front

List eight forms of energy discussed in class.

Back

Kinetic, potential, light, radiant, thermal, mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, sound.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height).

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

Explain convection.

Back

The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6