Unit-7 Energy Transformations and Calculations Flashcard

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What is kinetic energy?

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How do you calculate kinetic energy for a moving object?

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What is potential energy?

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How do you calculate potential energy of an object at a height?

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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What device converts solar energy into electrical energy?

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A solar panel is the device primarily used to convert solar energy into electrical energy.

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What type of energy does a wind turbine convert into electrical energy?

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A wind turbine converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is the relationship between mass, height, and potential energy?

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What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of energy in the SI system is the Joule (J).

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How does gravitational acceleration affect potential energy?

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Gravitational acceleration (g) affects potential energy directly; higher g results in higher potential energy for the same mass and height.