Mechanical Energy Vocab

Mechanical Energy Vocab

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Erin Sinclair

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object possesses due to its motion

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

Back

Elastic potential energy

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the potential energy of an object as it is lifted higher above the ground?

Back

It increases

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of chemical potential energy: A moving car, A compressed spring, A battery, A rock at the top of a hill

Back

A battery

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the speed of an object affect its kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases when speed increases

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best describes the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy can be transformed from one form to another, or transferred to another object

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ball is dropped from a height. As it falls, what happens to its potential and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy decreases, kinetic energy increases

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