Energy Test Flashcardizz

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What is gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.

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What causes gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is caused by the gravitational pull of the Earth on an object.

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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 energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the movement of energy from one object to another, such as when heat moves from a hot object to a cooler one.

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Who does work on an object?

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A person or force does work on an object when they apply a force that causes the object to move in the direction of the force.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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Which trampoline has the highest elastic potential energy?

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The trampoline that is stretched the most (usually the middle one) has the highest elastic potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion, which depends on its mass and speed.

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How is kinetic energy calculated?

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