Kinetic and Potential Energy

Kinetic and Potential Energy

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS3-2, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS3-1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Potential Energy?

Back

Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

3.

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy is greatest at the highest point of a hill?

Back

At the highest point of a hill, Potential Energy is greatest.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy is greatest when an object is moving at its fastest?

Back

When an object is moving at its fastest, Kinetic Energy is greatest.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is Kinetic Energy calculated?

Back

Kinetic Energy (KE) is calculated using the formula: KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object has due to its height above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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