Physical science review flashcard

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What is the ability to do work?

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Energy

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What type of energy is stored as a result of position or shape?

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Potential energy

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What is the energy of an object due to its motion?

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Kinetic energy

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What type of energy is associated with an object's height above the ground?

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Potential energy

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Which form of energy is involved when a rubber band is stretched?

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Potential energy

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity)

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height)

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position or shape.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.