Energy Forms

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is potential energy?
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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to do work when released.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is kinetic energy?
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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is gravitational potential energy?
Back
Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground. It is calculated as the product of mass, gravitational acceleration, and height.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is elastic energy?
Back
Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed, such as in a rubber band.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does energy transform between potential and kinetic energy?
Back
Energy transforms from potential to kinetic energy when an object moves from a higher position to a lower position, and vice versa.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?
Back
As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
At what point does a roller coaster have the highest potential energy?
Back
A roller coaster has the highest potential energy at the highest point of the track.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
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