Twig Egg Racers Module Review

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What happens to energy when objects collide?

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Energy is transferred in different ways during collisions.

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Is energy the same as force?

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No, energy and force are not the same.

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Is energy a measure of how fast things move?

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No, energy is not a measure of speed; it is a measure of the ability to do work.

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Which entities possess energy?

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Entities such as a man, the sun, a car, gasoline, and a cactus possess energy.

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How can model toy cars be made to move using balloons?

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Model toy cars can move by the air escaping from inflated balloons.

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What can be done to make a toy car go farther?

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Putting the car at the top of a ramp and then releasing it can make it go farther.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What role does gravity play in energy transfer?

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Gravity can convert potential energy into kinetic energy when an object falls.