Mechanical Energy

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What is work measured in?

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Joules

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What is the definition of mechanical energy?

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Energy due to the position or movement of something.

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What is included in mechanical energy?

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Potential and Kinetic Energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy.

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A truck was driving down the road with a force of 20 Newtons. It traveled 15 meters. How much work is done?

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300 J.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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Work = Force x Distance.

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What is the unit of energy?

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Joules.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion.

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Mass and height.

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