Potential and Kinetic Energy Review
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is potential energy?
Back
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration, often related to its height above the ground.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is kinetic energy?
Back
Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and velocity.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is potential energy converted into kinetic energy?
Back
Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy when an object moves from a higher position to a lower position, such as when a roller coaster descends.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-4
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What factors affect potential energy?
Back
Potential energy is affected by the object's mass and its height above a reference point.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?
Back
The formula for gravitational potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to potential energy as an object falls?
Back
As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a roller coaster, where is potential energy the greatest?
Back
Potential energy is greatest at the highest points of the roller coaster.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
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