Physics Vocabulary
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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 is the energy an object has because of its height above the ground.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is inertia?
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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. The more mass an object has, the more inertia it possesses.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is speed?
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Speed is the distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is magnitude in physics?
Back
Magnitude refers to the size or strength of a quantity, such as force or energy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?
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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?
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The formula for potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
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