Potential and Kinetic Energy Flashcard

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Stored energy or energy due to its position is called

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Potential energy

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Energy in motion is called

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Kinetic energy

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h)

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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Potential energy decreases as the object falls.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object speeds up?

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Kinetic energy increases as the object speeds up.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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Potential energy (specifically elastic potential energy).

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases with height.

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If a skier is at the top of a slope, what type of energy is at its maximum?

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Potential energy is at its maximum at the top of the slope.

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What is the unit of energy?

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Joule (J)

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How does energy transform when a ball is thrown upwards?

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Kinetic energy transforms into potential energy as it rises.