Potential / Kinetic & Energy Transformations

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What is the term for the movement of energy from one object to another?

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Energy Transfer

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At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most kinetic energy?

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Position X

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What type of energy is NOT created by a lamp during its energy transformation?

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Chemical energy

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What is the energy transformation that occurs when a lamp is plugged in and working properly?

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Electrical energy is transformed to light energy.

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At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most gravitational potential energy?

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Position W

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Define kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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Define gravitational potential energy.

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

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As an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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