Baines Middle School Energy Unit Review

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What two factors affect an object's potential energy?

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Mass and height.

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Where would a person have to be located to have the maximum potential energy?

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Up on the roof.

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What are the three key ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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At what position does a rock have the greatest kinetic energy?

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Position C.

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Which object will have the largest value for its potential energy?

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An object with greater mass and height.

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Define potential energy.

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

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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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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h).

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the greater its potential energy due to increased gravitational force.

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