Energy and Energy Transfer

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What happens to energy as an object moves faster?

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As an object moves faster, it has more energy.

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What is the relationship between height of a ramp and energy of motion?

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A higher ramp gives the ball more energy of motion.

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the movement of energy from one place or object to another.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy an object has due to its position.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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How can you increase the kinetic energy of a ball?

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You can increase the kinetic energy of a ball by increasing its speed.

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What is the effect of mass on energy?

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The more mass an object has, the more energy it can have when in motion.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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What is the effect of height on potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.