Potential and Kinetic Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is Potential Energy?

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

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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Where is potential energy greatest in a roller coaster?

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At the top of the biggest hill.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is Chemical Potential Energy?

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Chemical potential energy is the potential energy stored in chemical compounds, waiting to be released.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A football thrown and released into the air.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A book sitting on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground.

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