Energy and Motion Flashcard

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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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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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How is energy transferred during a collision?

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Energy is transferred from one object to another, often in the form of kinetic energy.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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Potential energy changes to kinetic energy as the object falls.

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What type of energy does a drone use to fly?

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A drone uses electrical energy that is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between energy, speed, and motion?

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Energy, speed, and motion work together to enable movement and flight.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A wagon at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is an effect of a hard kick on a football?

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The hard kick transfers kinetic energy to the ball.

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What happens to a book when it falls off a table?

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The book accelerates downward as its potential energy converts to kinetic energy.

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What is the cause of potential energy in an object?

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The cause of potential energy is the object's position, such as being at the top of a hill.