3.8B: Speed and Mechanical Energy Vocabulary

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What is the definition of distance in physics?

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Distance is the length between two points.

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How is speed defined?

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Speed is a measure of how fast something is moving.

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What is one way to increase the mechanical energy of an object?

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Increasing the height of the object or reducing friction can increase mechanical energy.

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What does it mean to conduct an investigation?

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Conducting an investigation means finding the answer to a question using various research methods.

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Which object would likely have the most speed: a toy car going down a ramp, a person walking, or a bicycle?

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A toy car going down a ramp would have the most speed.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is 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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How does adding weight to an object affect its speed?

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Adding weight to an object generally decreases its speed due to increased inertia.

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