Energy - REVIEW for Unit 4 Test

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What happens to the KINETIC ENERGY of a roller coaster as it CLIMBS to the top of a hill?

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It transforms to potential energy.

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Compare gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. Which statement is true?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on height, while kinetic energy depends on motion.

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Which of the following is an example of energy transformation in a solar panel?

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Light energy to electrical energy.

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Pushing the pedals to make your bicycle move is an example of ...

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Mechanical Energy.

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The Law of Conservation of Energy says no energy is created or destroyed. Describe how energy is CONSERVED in an amusement park ride.

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Energy is transformed between potential and kinetic forms.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or height.

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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 Mechanical Energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.