Energy - Vocabulary

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What is Friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to lose kinetic energy.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when Friction is present?

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Friction decreases Kinetic Energy.

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy (PE) and Kinetic Energy (KE) in a frictionless roller coaster?

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As the roller coaster descends, Potential Energy transforms into Kinetic Energy.

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How do you calculate Kinetic Energy?

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What is Power in terms of work and time?

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What is a Joule?

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What is the formula for calculating Potential Energy?

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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 is the difference between Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion, while Potential Energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is the formula for calculating Work?

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